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SANTA MARIA DE JESUS, Guatemala (AP) — Presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo stood before a few hundred residents of this small Indigenous community on the slopes of the Agua Volcano and told them they could be the seeds of a brighter, more corruption-free spring in Guatemala.
The metaphor fits neatly with his political party, the Seed Movement, and allows the 64-year-old academic and former diplomat to riff on themes of renewal and growth.
But it also alludes to Guatemala’s “democratic spring,” considered a more inclusive period in the country’s history during the presidency in the 1940s and early 1950s of his late father, Juan José Arévalo.
Bernardo Arévalo won just 11% of the vote in the presidential election’s first round June 25, but it was enough to give him the surprise second slot in the Aug. 20 runoff ballot. He will face Sandra Torres, a conservative and former first lady who was the leading vote-getter in the first round and is making her third bid for the presidency.
Arévalo’s recent speech in Santa Maria de Jesus was similar to those he has given in Guatemala’s capital, but the imagery could be especially important in rural Indigenous communities as he seeks to rapidly expand his largely urban, youthful base before the runoff.
He won in Guatemala City and other important cities, including Sacatepequez and Quetzaltenango. It remains to be seen whether he can convince people in rural communities that he can address their daily problems.
The delayed certification of the first round results shortened the already small window that Arévalo has to reintroduce himself to much of the country as his opponents rush to paint their own negative picture.
“Do you feel what is happening?” Arévalo told the crowd in Santa Maria de Jesus. “The new spring is arriving, that’s what you feel, and you all are the seeds of that new spring.”
“A new spring that is going to bring us well-being, the water we lack, the education they owe us, the health that they have denied us thanks to those corrupt contracts that serve few,” Arévalo said, standing in front of an old, damaged Roman Catholic church, in a wide-brimmed hat and untucked shirt against the tropical heat.
Among those listening was Juana Orón, a 67-year-old homemaker of the Kaqchikel people. She is one of the older voters who remember hearing about Arévalo’s father, one of only two leftist presidents in Guatemala’s democratic era.
The elder Arévalo, who governed from 1945 to 1951, is credited with establishing key social programs that remain in place today, including Guatemala’s labor code and social security. Guatemala’s democratic spring was cut short in 1954 by the CIA-backed overthrow of his successor, President Jacobo Arbenz.
Under Juan José Arévalo, the state advocated for rights for Indigenous peoples and others beyond the country’s small elite.
“I remember I was little and (my parents) said he had done good things,” said Orón whose first language as a child was Kaqchikel. If his father was good, Arévalo could be a good president, too, she said.
Opponents have tried to frame Arévalo’s candidacy as a step toward some of the region’s more notorious leftist regimes, such as Cuba and Nicaragua. They warn that the progressive candidate will bring expropriations, abortion and same-sex marriage to the conservative country.
Arévalo has been the election’s surprise.
In the days before the June 25 vote, he was polling below 3% and trailing at least seven of the other 21 candidates. But his anti-corruption message resonated in the country where gains against corruption have been erased and the justice system reoriented to pursue the prosecutors and judges who formerly led that fight.
In the month since that initial result, the Attorney General’s Office announced an investigation into his party and had a judge suspend its legal status until the Constitutional Court stepped in to block that move.
In Santa Maria de Jesus, people wanted to compare Arévalo in person to what they were hearing about him. Some handed him flowers, posed for photos or reached out to touch him as he made his way through the throng.
Arévalo pushed back against attempts to frame him as a left-wing radical — he has said private property rights are not up for discussion — and pounded the issue of corruption.
“Let us work, let us get ahead on our own effort, let’s get rid of the corrupt once and for all,” he said.
For Francisco Jiménez, a political scientist at Rafael Landivar University, Arévalo will need concrete proposals to make inroads with the base of Torres, who has spent two decades assembling it.
“He will have to make governing proposals with a social agenda, where the people see that he is going to have an impact on their lives and communities,” Jiménez said. “The other part is continuing to present himself as the different model. That has been his success, someone totally different from the other candidates.”
Evangelical churches in Guatemala have painted Arévalo as an existential threat to the family.
Gladys Sunun, a 35-year-old Kaqchikel vendor from an evangelical family, said she came to hear Arévalo for herself. She said she had heard that Arévalo would convert Guatemala into another Cuba or Nicaragua, but left feeling that might not be true, though she wants to investigate more.
“He came to tell us not to worry,” she said. “It sounds real, but we don’t know.”
Her sister July Sunun said she wanted to hear more about Arévalo’s positions on gender ideology. “As a mother I’m afraid, because we’ve grown up with a Christian background. I don’t want to marry my daughter with another woman,” she said.
July Sunun acknowledged that Arévalo said he would respect the identities and decisions of the people, “but what he hasn’t said is that he won’t allow (same-sex marriage) to happen here.” | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-guatemala-presidential-candidate-rushes-to-expand-base-beyond-urban-youth/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:44 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-guatemala-presidential-candidate-rushes-to-expand-base-beyond-urban-youth/ |
Streaming on Max: The 24 Absolute Best Movies to Watch
Here are some highly rated films to watch on Max (the new HBO Max), plus a look at what's new in August.
Wondering what you should watch on Max?
Former HBO Max subscribers aren't missing out on anything with Warner Bros. Discovery's revamped streaming service. Max streams all of HBO Max, from Warner Bros. movies like Dune to HBO originals like Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.
Here are the titles you should check out, plus new releases for this month. And here's more on Max, which unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries.
New releases for August
HBO Max became Max in May in the US.
Aug. 1
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): Horror movie directed by Wes Craven. It's hitting Max along with more films in the franchise, like Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994).
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007): Action movie starring Matt Damon. It comes after films The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy and finds Jason Bourne in a non-stop race around the globe.
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009): Animated family movie. A young inventor's contraption makes food rain from the sky.
- Miss Congeniality (2000): Action-comedy movie starring Sandra Bullock. An FBI agent goes undercover as a beauty contestant to capture a terrorist.
Aug. 17
- Avatar (2009): Sci-fi-action movie directed by James Cameron. Former Marine Jake Sully is recruited for a mission on Pandora and must be reborn as a remotely controlled biological body.
Last Chance
- Catch these films before they leave Max on Aug. 31: Dunkirk (2017), Godzilla (2014), Lethal Weapon 1-4 (1987-1998), Ready Player One (2018) and Sinister (2012).
Read more: Best TV Shows to Watch on Max
The best movies to watch
The films below consist of notable new releases and blockbusters, HBO and Max Originals and Warner Bros. films made exclusively for HBO Max. All score around 65 or higher on Metacritic.
Drama
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Avatar: The Way of Water reintroduced audiences to James Cameron's film franchise after 13 years and won an Oscar for best visual effects. The sequel centers on the Sully family -- Jake, Neytiri and their kids -- and is brimming with adventure and heart. It'll be at least a couple of years until Avatar 3 arrives, but you can pass the time by rewatching this on Max.
Elvis (2022)
Want to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink suit? How about one of the 89 other costumes the actor dons in the dazzling, jam-packed film that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that's all about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. If you didn't catch it in theaters, now's your chance to find a spot in the crowd.
Kimi (2022)
Steven Soderbergh directs this engaging tech thriller set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela, a Seattle tech worker played by a neon blue-haired Zoë Kravitz, has agoraphobia, a fear that prevents her from making it past the front door of her apartment. But when she uncovers an unsettling recording while doing her job, she's pushed to make the leap. Kimi is a stylish thriller complete with eye-catching cinematography, a solid score and a protagonist you'll be rooting for.
The Fallout (2022)
After a shooting occurs at her high school, 16-year-old Vada Cavell must navigate friendships, school and her relationship with her family. The Fallout skillfully approaches serious subject matter with realistic dialogue and compassion for its characters. With strong performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new friend Mia Reed, the feature will keep you glued to the screen for the entirety of its 90-minute runtime.
Drive My Car (2021)
What can we say about acclaimed Japanese drama Drive My Car? Well, it snagged an Oscar for best international feature film at the 2022 Academy Awards. It's also a three-hour movie that people are sitting and watching all the way through, which, to me, speaks volumes. But seriously, Drive My Car is a powerful film that explores loss and letting go. If you missed it before the Oscars, stream it now.
Dune (2021)
Remember 2021, when Warner Bros. movies hit HBO Max on the same day they premiered in theaters? That exciting period may be over, but at least we'll always have the memory of watching Denis Villeneuve's stunning sci-fier Dune at home. If you've never seen the film or need to brush up on what "the spice" is before Part Two arrives later this year, stream Dune now.
King Richard (2021)
King Richard is a feel-good biopic about the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The film winds back the clock to before the sisters became household names, giving us a glimpse of their upbringing in Compton and time spent practicing on run-down courts with their father, Richard Williams (Will Smith). Convinced his daughters are going to be successful, Richard works tirelessly to get their star potential noticed by professional coaches. A complicated man with a tremendous personality, Richard is fascinating to get to know, and his unwavering belief in Venus and Serena is inspiring.
Son of Monarchs (2020)
A rare (nowadays) 90-minute film, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stay with you long after the end credits roll. This deep character study follows two brothers who are changed in markedly different ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they move forward in life -- the butterfly metaphors are strong, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.
Bad Education (2019)
Based on a magazine article by journalist Robert Kolker, this tale about a public school embezzlement scandal and the student journalists who broke the news is captivating from start to finish. Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman are great in their roles as the school officials who took part in the scheme. The drama also won the 2020 Emmy award for Outstanding Television Movie.
Documentary
All That Breathes (2022)
This captivating documentary is filled with images that will stick with you. It centers on two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to black kites -- birds of prey that are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for best documentary feature at the 2023 Oscars.
Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off (2022)
Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the '80s skateboarding scene, and a version of Hawk you've probably never seen. We get to know the renowned athlete as a lanky, stubborn but determined kid who adopted his own skateboarding style. Hawk's persistence is something to marvel at, along with all the stunning skateboard moves this film packs in. Hang on for a memorable ride.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
This film about beloved author, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who also directed 2018's Won't You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom. In interviews with people who knew Bourdain, like his friends, former partners and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his career path, relationships and personal struggles. Bourdain fans and those less acquainted with the star will likely appreciate this two-hour look at his life.
Comedy
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Banshees is a darkly funny and heartbreaking drama that's consistently stunning to look at. It's about what happens after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to cut off lifelong friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson also starred together in director Martin McDonagh's debut feature, In Bruges.
Father of the Bride (2022)
Max's Father of the Bride introduces a Cuban American family that includes patriarch Billy, a traditional guy who struggles to digest surprising news from his eldest daughter: She's met a guy, and she wants to marry and move away with him. The third film adaptation of a 1949 novel of the same name by Edward Streeter, the movie is an enjoyable iteration that includes stars like Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.
The French Dispatch (2021)
Settle in for another eccentric, fantastic-looking feature from director Wes Anderson. The auteur behind Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel this time sets his sights on an alluring story -- or rather, three. The French Dispatch, dubbed a "love letter to journalists," takes viewers through a triad of separate tales, straight from the pages of a fictional magazine. If you missed this highly original installment when it hit theaters, now's the time to get in on its captivating story.
8-Bit Christmas (2021)
A playful comedy set in the '80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a young Jake Doyle, a dedicated 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The film is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his past quest to secure the gaming console. Yes, there's a Christmas backdrop to the story, but Jake's unyielding commitment to his mission, and what he learns along the way, make this cheery feature a must-watch even after the holiday season.
Let Them All Talk (2020)
Meryl Streep playing an eccentric author in a Steven Soderbergh comedy. What more do you need to know? If you do want to know more: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Hughes (Streep) is struggling to finish her next book, chased by her literary agent (Gemma Chan). She boards a cruise ship with old friends, who inspired her best-known work. Tensions are strong. It looks great -- Soderbergh uses crisp, natural light -- and most of the dialogue is improvised. See how Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Lucas Hedges and the rest of the impeccable cast have fun with that.
Horror
The Menu (2022)
A dinner at an exclusive restaurant turns from something to savor to something to survive in this shocking horror satire. Viewers learn about the privileged guests dining at Hawthorne as Ralph Fiennes' experienced chef unveils his fateful menu. Find your seat for this delectable experience, which also stars Anya Taylor-Joy.
Barbarian (2022)
In Barbarian, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She doesn't immediately trust the other person in the house (and, fair -- the actor, Bill Skarsgård, appears as terrifying murder clown Pennywise in the It movies). But you definitely won't predict what happens next. Barbarian can be found on lists of best horror movies of 2022.
Thriller
Last Night in Soho (2021)
Dreaming of a great movie night? Last Night in Soho, the latest movie from Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) is here to provide. The film begins in the present day, where a style-loving Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) sets out for the London College of Fashion. Eventually, sleep transports her to the '60s, where she encounters an aspiring singer named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). Get ready for mystery, horror and dazzling neon lights.
No Sudden Move (2021)
A movie from Steven Soderbergh, the great director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Eleven and, more recently, Logan Lucky? Twists, thrills and desperate characters populate this crime thriller set in 1950s Detroit. When a seemingly simple job gets out of hand, a group of criminals must work together to uncover what's really going on. Take in the incredible cast: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. While the plot can be a little convoluted and some won't be able to get past the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh's sense of humor and immersive direction make this crime caper an entertaining night in.
Superhero
The Batman (2022)
Robert Pattinson steps out as Batman in this superhero flick directed by Matt Reeves. The movie takes place in a perpetually gray and rain-soaked Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne starts to seek out a murderer with an affinity for riddles. Along the way, he meets Catwoman, played by a swaggering Zoë Kravitz. Great scene-setting and storytelling make this a satisfying dark mystery.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Over-the-top violence abounds in this DC film about supervillains who agree to help the US government in exchange for some time off their prison sentences. Their mission is to destroy something alluded to as Project Starfish, harbored in the fictional island country of Corto Maltese. With a notable cast that includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021's The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly funny bloodbath that differs from what you usually see in superhero movies. (Peacemaker, a spinoff TV series, is also available on Max.)
Musical drama
In the Heights (2021)
In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos (whom you might recognize as John Laurens in Hamilton) playing Usnavi, a bodega owner struggling to keep his business afloat while a heatwave strikes Washington Heights. Secretly in love with his neighbor Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), who dreams of getting out of the salon and out of the neighborhood, Usnavi serves the people of Washington Heights with a whole lot of love, lottery tickets and cafe con leche. Between the choreographed twirls and fireworks, In the Heights is an examination of wealth disparity, immigration, classism and the importance of culture. | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/streaming-on-max-the-24-absolute-best-movies-to-watch-august-2023/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:52 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/streaming-on-max-the-24-absolute-best-movies-to-watch-august-2023/ |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country, an official said Saturday night. The kingdom and Kyiv did not immediately acknowledge the planned talks.
The summit will be held in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as no authorization had been given to publicly discuss the summit.
Those taking part in the summit will include Ukraine, as well as Brazil, India, South Africa and several other countries, the official said. A high-level official from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration also is expected to attend, the official said. Planning for the event is being overseen by Kyiv and Russia is not invited, the official said.
Details regarding the summit, however, remain in flux and the official did not offer dates for the talks. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the summit, said the talks would take place Aug. 5 and 6 with some 30 countries attending, citing “diplomats involved in the discussion.”
Saudi officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press, nor did Ukraine’s Embassy in Riyadh. News of the summit comes after U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan visited the kingdom on Thursday.
The official who spoke to the AP said the summit would be the next step after talks that took place in Copenhagen in June.
Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the talks come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in May attended an Arab League summit in Jeddah to press those nations to back Kyiv. Arab nations largely have remained neutral since Russia launched the war on Ukraine in February 2022, in part over their military and economic ties to Moscow.
Saudi Arabia also has maintained a close relationship with Russia as part of the OPEC+ group. The organization’s oil production cuts, even as Moscow’s war on Ukraine boosted energy prices, have angered Biden and American lawmakers.
But hosting such talks also help raise the profile of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has sought to reach a détente with Iran and push for a peace in the kingdom’s yearslong war in Yemen. However, ties also remain strained between Riyadh and the West over the 2018 killing and dismemberment of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, which U.S. intelligence agencies assess that Prince Mohammed ordered.
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Madhani reported from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-official-tells-ap-that-saudi-arabia-will-host-ukrainian-organized-peace-summit-in-august/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:52 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-official-tells-ap-that-saudi-arabia-will-host-ukrainian-organized-peace-summit-in-august/ |
MUNCIE, Ind. — Police are investigating after one person was killed and multiple people were shot in Muncie, according to police.
Muncie Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of S. Hackley St. and E. Willard St. around 1:14 a.m. on a report of multiple people shot. When officers arrived, they learned that a large party was hosted at this location.
Upon further investigation, they have determined that a 30-year-old man has died and multiple people are wounded and seeking treatment at an area hospital. Other victims have been airlifted to area facilities.
This is an active investigation being conducted by multiple agencies. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Muncie Police Department Detective Division at 765-747-4867 or Muncie Police Dispatch at 765-747-4838.
More information will be updated to this story as it becomes available. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/1-person-killed-and-multiple-others-shot-in-muncie/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:55 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/1-person-killed-and-multiple-others-shot-in-muncie/ |
Best Internet Providers in Memphis, Tennessee
Blues, barbecue and broadband. We can’t help you with the first two, but let CNET guide you to the best providers in Memphis.
- Prices: $55 - $180 per month
- Speeds: 300 - 5,000Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Prices: $20 - $300 per month
- Speeds: 75 - 6,000Mbps
- Data caps on some plans
- Prices: $50 - $70 per month
- Speeds: 85 - 1,000Mbps
- Unlimited data
Memphis has a lot going for it. Blues. Beale Street. Elvis. Barbecue. The largest Bass Pro Shop in the world. What it doesn’t have is a lot of home internet service providers. It’s mostly a two-horse race between AT&T and Xfinity. The lack of ISP competition is reflected in the city’s 90th-place showing in Speedtest.net’s ranking of internet speeds in the 100 most populous cities in the US. But don’t let that get you down. There are ways to navigate the Memphis ISP scene and find a plan that works for you.
AT&T, our pick for best ISP in Memphis, has rolled out fast fiber to some parts of town while Xfinity offers a variety of cable plans with affordable options and reasonable speeds, including a 2,000 megabits per second tier. Fixed wireless providers Verizon and T-Mobile are alternatives that could work well if an open slot is available for your address.
CNET examines customer service, speed, pricing and overall value before recommending the best broadband in your area. All prices listed on this page reflect available discounts for setting up paperless billing. If you decide not to go with automatic monthly payments, your price will be higher. Let’s explore the best ways to get online in Memphis.
Best internet providers in the Home of the Blues
Choosing an ISP in Memphis comes down to what’s available at your address. AT&T Fiber is a top choice for fast speeds and simple pricing, but it may not run to your home. Xfinity is a solid runner-up thanks to reasonably fast cable speeds and a variety of plans. If neither of those work for you, then check into fixed wireless for affordable internet when bundled with an eligible phone plan.
Note: The prices, speeds and features detailed in the article text may differ from those listed in the product detail cards, which represent providers’ national offerings. Your particular internet service options -- including prices and speeds -- depend on your address and may differ from those detailed here.
Product details
AT&T Fiber is bucking Memphis’s reputation for slow internet by offering a top speed of 5,000Mbps in some parts of the city. The biggest downside is availability is hit-and-miss. If you’re lucky enough to have fiber access at your address, you can enjoy zippy speeds and uploads as fast as downloads.
Availability: AT&T Fiber, not to be confused with the outdated AT&T Internet DSL service, has a patchwork presence in Memphis. You won’t find consistent coverage along the river, but availability improves on the east side of town and around Whitehaven.
Plans and pricing: The good news is that AT&T offers its fastest 5,000Mbps plan in Memphis for $180 a month. That’s a premium price for a premium speed. Budget-minded buyers can look to the entry-level 300Mbps plan for $55 monthly. In-between tiers at 1,000Mbps ($80 a month) or 2,000Mbps ($110 a month) should make even demanding internet users pretty happy.
Fees and service details: AT&T Fiber is a way better deal than AT&T’s DSL internet. There are no data caps and no contracts. Equipment is included. When you sign up, watch for reward card deals of $100 or $150 (depending on the plan). AT&T Fiber also promises no price increase after a year, saving its customers from one of the biggest ISP headaches around -- the dreaded price jump.
Product details
Xfinity is the most widely available home internet provider in Memphis. That’s good news for residents who don’t have access to fiber and who don’t want to settle for slow DSL. With a variety of plans to choose from and speeds up to 2,000Mbps in some parts of town, you’re bound to find an option that will work for you.
Availability: Xfinity’s cable network stretches solidly across Memphis and into surrounding communities, including West Memphis and Marion across the river in Arkansas.
Plans and pricing: Xfinity’s plans can be a little confusing to sort through. Some have contracts, and some don’t. Some include equipment, and some don’t. You’ll generally get better pricing by agreeing to a contract, but you’ll also be locked in. Plans start at $30 a month (for the first year) for 75Mbps service. Xfinity has also rolled out its Gigabit X2 plan to Memphis. This multi-gigabit plan gets you downloads of up to 2,000Mbps and uploads of up to 200Mbps for $100 per month for the first two years. Take your time reading through the plan details to determine the best price-to-speed ratio for your internet needs.
Fees and service details: Most Xfinity plans have a 1.2TB data cap. That won’t bother your average internet user, but power users may want to see if they can get on board with an Xfinity Gigabit X2 deal that includes unlimited data. One way around the cap for many plans is to check into XFi Complete, an add-on that includes a gateway and unlimited data for as low as $10 a month. Xfinity’s plan prices typically rise after a certain amount of time, so you may want to brush up on your negotiation skills for when that happens.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Best fixed wireless among internet providers in Memphis
Product details
T-Mobile is competitive with Verizon regarding fixed wireless home internet, but we’re giving Verizon the edge thanks to download speeds reaching up to 300Mbps in the Memphis area. That tops T-Mobile’s typical 72 to 245Mbps range.
Availability: Verizon coverage is a bit of a mixed bag in Memphis. The company’s map shows its latest and greatest 5G Ultra Wideband network covering large sections of the city, particularly across the east, north and south regions of town. Your speeds may vary greatly depending on your location and network demands. Here’s what you need to know about 5G home internet.
Plans and pricing: You have two pricing options with Verizon. For $50 a month, you get a two-year price guarantee. Level up to the 5G Home Plus plan for $70 a month, and Verizon throws in a three-year price guarantee and access to its cloud storage service. The best deal is when you bundle it with an eligible phone plan. Do that, and you’ll get 50% off your monthly home internet price.
Fees and service details: Fixed wireless is a no-sweat deal to try out. Verizon has no contracts or data caps, and equipment is included. Look for a gift card deal when you order online. If you try it out and aren’t getting the speeds you desire, move the gateway around your house to test out different locations.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data
All available Memphis residential internet providers
AT&T Fiber, Xfinity and Verizon 5G Home Internet are our top choices for ISPs in Memphis, but there are other options. It’s tough to recommend AT&T Internet and its slow DSL service, but T-Mobile’s fixed wireless internet can be a usable alternative for budget-minded households that are only serviced by DSL or cable.
- AT&T Internet: AT&T Fiber is superior to the company’s older AT&T Internet DSL option. Speeds typically top out at 100Mbps, but many locations will only be able to get much slower service, sometimes as pokey as a mere 768Kbps. No matter what speed is available, you’ll be looking at a $55-a-month price tag, a data cap with most speed tiers, and pricing that can rise after a year. If it’s down to extremely slow AT&T DSL or Xfinity’s cable offerings at your address, go with Xfinity.
- T-Mobile Home Internet: T-Mobile is a solid alternative to slow DSL or pricier cable internet plans. For $50 per month, you can expect speeds of 72 to 245Mbps with no contract, data cap or equipment cost. The company typically charges a $35 service fee when you get started but it's offered a $50 reward card to make that more palatable. Bundle it with an eligible phone plan to get your home internet for $30 a month.
- Satellite internet: With few ISPs to choose from in Memphis, you may be tempted to investigate satellite internet from Starlink, Viasat or HughesNet. Satellite internet can be pricey and may not wow you with its speed, but it’s a useful option for rural locations. Starlink’s on-the-go plan is tempting for seasoned travelers and anyone who needs to work on the road or from remote areas.
Memphis broadband at a glance
Xfinity and AT&T Fiber are both worthy competitors for your internet dollars, with Xfinity leading the charge with low-cost plans (though watch out for future price hikes). Verizon and T-Mobile make a strong argument with simple plans and pricing and excellent deals when you bundle with phone service.
Pricing info on Memphis home internet service
Memphis's average starting price for home internet is just under $50. If you have room for $50 or $55 in your budget, then you can shop comfortably with any area ISPs. You can, of course, go to the other extreme if needed. AT&T Fiber's 5,000Mbps plan costs $180 monthly but also gets you some of the fastest residential internet speeds in the immediate area.
Cheap internet options in the Memphis metro area
Several plans compete to be the cheapest internet offering in Memphis. Xfinity's 75Mbps level costs $30 a month for the first year, but compare that with the ISP's other offerings. You may spot a deal for the 200Mbps plan for $25 a month with a promotional discount. The closest price competitors are T-Mobile and Verizon when you bundle with an eligible phone plan. AT&T Fiber's $55 plan for 300Mbps service is the cheapest fiber offering. That's a reasonable entry point for fiber, and it's worth a look for budget buyers who need fast uploads.
Low-income households should check for eligibility for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Qualified residents can get at least $30 monthly off their internet bill, netting you free or cheap internet. Most ISPs participate in this program. With almost any ISP, sign up for the autopay option. Most will charge you more if you skip it. | https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-memphis-tn/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:58 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/best-internet-providers-in-memphis-tn/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:01 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
Three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, Russian authorities said, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure of traffic in and out of one of four airports around the Russian capital.
It was the fourth such attempt at a strike on the capital region this month and the third this week, fueling concerns about Moscow’s vulnerability to attacks as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.
The Russian Defense Ministry referred to the incident as an “attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime” and said three drones targeted the city. One was shot down in the surrounding Moscow region by air defense systems and two others were jammed. Those two crashed into the Moscow City business district.
Photos from the site of the crash showed the facade of a skyscraper damaged on one floor. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack “insignificantly damaged” the outsides of two buildings in the Moscow City district. A security guard was injured, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency officials.
No flights went into or out of Vnukovo airport on the southern outskirts of the city for about an hour, according to Tass, and the airspace over Moscow and the outlying regions was temporarily closed to all aircraft. Those restrictions have since been lifted.
Moscow authorities have also closed a street to traffic near the site of the crash in the Moscow City area.
Without directly acknowledging that Ukraine was behind the attack on Moscow, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian airforce said that the Russian people were seeing the consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“All of the people who think the war ‘doesn’t concern them,’ it’s already touching them,” spokesperson Yurii Ihnat told journalists Sunday.
“There’s already a certain mood in Russia: that something is flying in, and loudly,” he said. “There’s no discussion of peace or calm in the Russian interior any more. They got what they wanted.”
Ihnat also referenced a drone attack on Russian-occupied Crimea overnight. Moscow announced Sunday that it had shot down 16 Ukrainian drones and neutralized eight more with an electronic jamming system. There were no casualties, officials said.
In Ukraine, the air force reported that it had destroyed four Russian drones above the country’s Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Information on the attacks could not be independently verified.
Meanwhile, two people were killed and 20 wounded by a Russian missile strike late Saturday evening on the city of Sumy in northeast Ukraine. A four-story building belonging to a vocational college was hit, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said. Local authorities said that dormitories and teaching buildings were damaged in the blast and the fire that followed.
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. Four days earlier, two drones struck the Russian capital, one of them falling in the center of the city near the Defense Ministry’s headquarters along the Moscow River about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the Kremlin. The other drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors.
In another attack on July 4, the Russian military said four drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and a fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-overnight-drone-attack-on-moscow-injures-1-prompts-temporary-airport-closure/ | 2023-07-30T14:02:59 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-overnight-drone-attack-on-moscow-injures-1-prompts-temporary-airport-closure/ |
GoBike Speed Review: A Beefy E-Bike in Need of a Power Boost
The GoBike Speed will get you where you want to go off-road, but it's clunky and sluggish on the pavement.
GoBike Speed
Like
- Feels great on rough terrain
- Big enough for larger people
- Solid braking
Don't like
- Outdated bike computer
- Slow acceleration
- Under powered PAS
- Too big for average humans
At 65 pounds, and 47 inches high at the handlebars, the $1,549 GoBike Speed is one of the biggest, beefiest electric bikes I've ever ridden. It's built like a tank, designed to take on challenging terrain, and it does that well. Unfortunately, the name "Speed" is something of a misnomer, as it's also one of the most sluggish bikes I've ridden on the road.
The initial setup was simple enough. Like many bikes that come in a box, I had to attach the handlebars, pedals, wheels and seat to the main frame. The Speed came with everything needed to get it done, and it took around an hour to ensure everything was aligned correctly and tightened up.
Pro tip: Always make sure to tighten everything again once you've taken the bike out for a mile or so of riding. Your initial setup is never quite tight enough, and a short ride will seat all of the nuts and bolts in a different position that will likely need securing again.
Once everything was re-tightened, a strange rattle remained on the front suspension fork, but with a little adjustment to the dials on the top, I got it working right. I'm glad because that suspension made all the difference on my off-road ride.
This isn't the fastest bike, despite the name. The 20 mph limit and the half-turn throttle put it firmly in the Class 2 electric bike category. While that may not be the fastest bike, it does feel like it could maintain that speed regardless of the amount of weight it's carrying. Whether you are 110 pounds or, like me, 270 pounds, this bike will get up to 20 mph and stay there the entire trip, if that's what you want.
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While that's a good thing, the lack of acceleration is not. Whether you are using pedal assist or the throttle, the Speed doesn't want to get moving using the motor. I timed the acceleration on flat ground over multiple attempts, and getting up to 20 mph from a dead stop took an average of 24 seconds. That's a painfully long time when you are trying to go anywhere, especially from a standing start. If you are trying to cross a busy intersection and the pedal assist doesn't kick in until you've reached the other side, it's pretty pointless.
Where the Speed does shine, though, is off-road. I took it for a long ride down through some country trails where I live in Virginia consisting of gravel tracks, muddy verges and log bridges, and it was one of the smoothest rides I've had on an e-bike. The suspension performed wonderfully, smoothing the ride, and the giant 26-by-4-inch tires gave me stability and grip throughout. The slow acceleration wasn't so much of a problem here as I never wanted to ride at the top pace, often using the bike's pedal-assist system at level 1 or 2 to stay safe.
The PAS feels different from most of the other bikes I've tested. Not just because of the lag, but because it often feels underpowered. The pedal assist should allow you to set a steady pace for yourself while taking some of the load from your legs. This should work on any gear on the seven-gear Shimano set, but it doesn't. I always felt like I was working hard in any of the high gears, regardless of the PAS setting. The most comfortable setting I found for long rides was sixth gear on PAS 4, which uses a lot of power and reduces the mileage to about 22 to 25 a charge.
Bike computers can often be hit or miss. While almost all of them give you the basic information of mileage, trip, speed, PAS level and battery level, there is room for them to improve. GoBike's bike computer is a good size and easily visible, but it's wide and its placement in the center of the handlebars means there is no room for a phone mount. This is doubly upsetting because one of the things the bike computer does right is having a USB-A output on the bottom to charge your phone. Phone chargers on e-bikes should be standard, so I'm happy to see it here.
One last word of caution when looking at the GoBike Speed for your e-bike: This thing is huge. Even my 6-foot-1-inch frame needed the seat at almost its lowest point, and none of the rest of my family -- heights varying from 5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 4 inches -- could even get on it safely. If you are doing any serious off-roading, you want to have a large, strong bike underneath you. But if you are of average height, the GoBike Speed might be a literal stretch.
The GoBike Speed may have several negatives, but overall I wouldn't say it's a bad e-bike. Most of my issues with it are small, and it's good at off-roading, the thing it was designed to do. On the road, though, it suffers from a lack of acceleration, pedal-assist lag and overall oomph that, taken together, keep it off the top of my list. | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/gobike-speed-review-a-beefy-e-bike-in-need-of-a-power-boost/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:04 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/gobike-speed-review-a-beefy-e-bike-in-need-of-a-power-boost/ |
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) —
A 9-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother have been called as witnesses in a criminal case against their mother after she was accused of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian army.
Lidia Prudovskaya and her two children were summoned by investigators in the northern Russian region of Arkhangelsk on Friday to give testimony in the case, Russian news outlet Sota reported.
Prudovskaya previously faced administrative charges on similar allegations after sharing anti-war posts on Russian social media platform VKontakte in September 2022.
Discrediting the Russian military is a criminal offense under a law adopted after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. The law is regularly used against Kremlin critics.
In April, Russian authorities petitioned to restrict the parental rights of a single father convicted of discrediting the army following an anti-war sketch drawn by his daughter at school.
Alexei Moskalyov, 54, was sentenced to two years in prison for social media comments he had made criticizing Moscow’s war in Ukraine, while his daughter Maria was placed in an orphanage.
The 13-year-old was later moved to live with her mother. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-russian-investigators-call-children-as-witnesses-against-their-mother-accused-of-discrediting-army/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:07 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-russian-investigators-call-children-as-witnesses-against-their-mother-accused-of-discrediting-army/ |
Sneak Peek at the $2.3B MSG Sphere's Huge Immersive Screen, Advanced Audio Systems
We got to experience demos of some of the technology powering the MSG Sphere arena, opening this fall in Las Vegas.
Whether it's lighting up the Las Vegas skyline or blowing up social media with memes, the MSG Sphere will be hard to miss. The first-of-its-kind venue opens this fall, and its creators say it aims to revolutionize entertainment experiences. For it to do this, they've developed brand-new audio, video and camera systems. I had an opportunity to visit their Burbank testing ground, called Big Dome, to experience some of these innovations.
Their most recent development has to do with the Sphere's audio system. Acoustically, a sphere is about as challenging as it gets. To conquer the echoes, MSG Ventures partnered with a company called Holoplot, which was using a technique called Wave Field Synthesis to develop an audio system for Berlin's echoey subway system.
The result is Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by Holoplot. The demos provided showed how precise this sound system could be. Depending on where I stood, I could hear the same dialogue in three different languages: English, Chinese and Arabic. I could hear different instruments highlighted in the same song. In a final demo, they played audio from an actor, and it sounded as if the actor had walked right up and whispered in my ear.
MSG Ventures team members are experimenting with other senses as well. They demoed an air cannon that could be used to create wind effects, and hinted that things like humidity, temperature and even smell could be used for artistic effect.
To wrap it up, we got to experience a curved, immersive screen that's a one-quarter scale model of the Vegas Sphere. The closest thing I can compare it to is VR. I could tilt my head all the way up and still not reach the end of the screen. When they played us different scenes, it felt like being transported. Some of the tests they showed experimented with different camera moves, some of which felt more natural than others. One shot from the front seat of a roller coaster in particular felt uncannily real, and could potentially cause some motion sickness.
These experiments helped the MSG Sphere team zero in on what sorts of visual experiences work best given the unique size and shape of the display. The team also invented its own camera, called Big Sky, to produce content for the enormous screen.
The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas opens this fall, with a concert by U2 followed shortly after by a film presentation from Darren Aronofsky entitled Postcard From Earth. Tickets on the Sphere website are listed between $49 and $199. To see the Sphere in action, check out the video in this article. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sneak-peek-at-the-2-3b-msg-spheres-huge-immersive-screen-advanced-audio-systems/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:10 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sneak-peek-at-the-2-3b-msg-spheres-huge-immersive-screen-advanced-audio-systems/ |
PAVLIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The summer winds carried the smell of burned grain across the southern Ukrainian steppe and away from the shards of three Russian cruise missiles that struck the unassuming metal hangars.
The agricultural company Ivushka applied for accreditation to export grain this year, but the strike in mid-July destroyed a large portion of the stock, days after Russia abandoned the grain deal that would have allowed the shipments across the Black Sea without fear of attack.
Men shirtless and barefoot, with blackened soles from ash, swept unburnt grain into piles and awaited the loader, whose driver deftly steered around twisted metal shrapnel, bits of missile and craters despite his shattered windshield.
They hoped to beat the next rain to rescue what was left of the crop. According to the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office, Russia struck the facility July 21 with three Kalibr- and Onyx-class cruise missiles.
“We don’t have a clue why they did it,” explained Olha Romanova, the head of Ivushka. Romanova, who worked in the debris alongside the others, wore a red headscarf and an exhausted expression and was too frazzled to even estimate her losses.
She cannot comprehend why the Russians targeted Ivushka, as there are no nearby military facilities and the frontlines are far from the village in the Odesa region.
“They spent so much money on us,” she said, puzzled. The missiles that ruined the silos are worth millions of dollars — far more than the crop they destroyed.
But Ivushka wasn’t the only target in Odesa. The main port also was struck, leaving Black Sea shipping companies that relied upon the grain deal to keep them safe and food supplies flowing to the world at a standstill.
The Black Sea handled about 95% of Ukrainian grain exports before Russia’s invasion and the U.N.-brokered initiative allowed Ukraine to ship much of what farmers harvested in 2021 and 2022, said Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Ukraine, a major supplier of corn, wheat, barley and vegetable oil, shipped 32.9 million metric tons (36.2 million U.S. tons) of grain under the nearly yearlong deal designed to ease a global food crisis. It has been able to export an additional 2 million to 2.5 million metric tons (2.2 to 2.7 million U.S. tons) monthly by the Danube River, road and rail through Europe.
Those are now the only routes to ship grain, but have stirred divisions among nearby European countries and generated higher costs to be absorbed by Ukrainian farmers, said Glauber, former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Russian missiles strikes against the Danube port last Monday also raised questions about how much longer that route will remain viable.
That’s a disincentive to keep planting fields already threatened by missiles and strewn with explosive mines. Corn and wheat production in agriculture-dependent Ukraine is down nearly 40% this year from prewar levels, analysts say.
From the first of July last year until June 30 this year, Ukraine exported 68 million tons of grain, according to data from Mykola Horbachov, the president of the Ukrainian Grain Association. Ukrainian farmers shipped 11.2 million tons via railways, 5.5 million tons by road transport and around 18 million tons through Danube ports. Additionally, nearly half of the total exported grain, 33 million tons, was delivered through seaports under the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Ihor Osmachko, the general director of Agroprosperis Group, was unsurprised by Russia’s withdrawal from the deal leading to its collapse. His company had never considered it a reliable or permanent solution during wartime.
He said Russians frequently stymied the deal, even while it was functioning, by delaying ship inspections until the cargos were sent back, leading to $30 million in losses for his company alone. Now, they are once again forced to pay to reroute 100,000 tons of grain trapped in ports that are no longer safe, Osmachko said.
“We have been preparing for this whole time,” Osmachko said. “We haven’t stopped. We are moving forward.”
Osmachko estimated around 80% to 90% of the approximately 3.2 million tons of grain Agroprosperis exported to China, Europe and African countries during the past year went through the grain corridor.
“The most significant problem today is the cost of logistics,” explained Mykola Horbachov, president of the Ukrainian Grain Association. Before the war, farmers paid approximately $20 to $25 per ton to transport grain to the Odesa ports. Now, logistics costs have tripled as they are forced to pay more than $100 to transport a single ton via alternative routes through the Danube port to Constanta, Romania.
“If we were to go on the Danube with the grain corridor closed, practically all our production would be unprofitable,” Osmachko said.
The Danube ports can’t handle the same volume as seaports. The most Agroprosperis has sent through this route is 75,000 tons per month, compared with a monthly average of 250,000 tons through Black Sea ports.
The Ukrainian harvest this year is the lowest in a decade, according to a July report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Horbachov said shipping costs to export around the world and uncertainty about the length of the war will last could quickly make new planting unprofitable for Ukrainian farmers.
Ukraine currently produces three times more grain than it consumes, while global prices will inevitably rise if the country’s exports decrease.
“I think you’re looking at a diminished Ukraine for at least the next couple of years and maybe longer,” said Glauber, the former U.S. agricultural official. “That’s something the rest of the world just needs to make up.”
The war from all sides poses risks for Agroprosperis.
In the Sumy region on the Russian border, farmers harvest their crops wearing body armor. Sometimes they must stop their combines in the middle of the wheat fields to pick up shrapnel from Russian projectiles.
“It can get tough at times,” Osmachko acknowledged. “But there are responsibilities — some have duties on the front. Some must grow food and ensure the country’s and world’s security.”
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Volodymyr Yurchuk in Lviv, Ukraine, and Courtney Bonnell in London contributed.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-russian-missile-attacks-leave-few-options-for-ukrainian-farmers-looking-to-export-grain/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:15 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-russian-missile-attacks-leave-few-options-for-ukrainian-farmers-looking-to-export-grain/ |
Phones With Replaceable Batteries: How They Might Make a Comeback
New rules could mean you'll be able to replace your phone's battery. We talk with an expert about the promise and the challenges.
Once upon a time — by which we mean the '90s and early 2000s — if you wanted to swap out your phone's battery for a new one, all you had to do was slide the back casing open and pop the battery out. The rise of sleek but impenetrable smartphones largely saw an end to user-replaceable batteries. But now, in the mid-2020s, the tide could be turning once again.
Two separate pieces of right-to-repair legislation working their way through the European Union institutions — one of which was passed by the European Parliament at the end of June — could force phone manufacturers to make significant changes to the way they design phones. Once they come into force (expected to be in 2025 and 2027, respectively) they will put in place regulations that compel makers of phones and other small devices, like portable game consoles, to allow people to replace the batteries themselves.
As a smartphone owner, you'll likely be familiar with the specific frustrations batteries pose — namely the drop-off in maximum capacity over time and the inability to cheaply and easily do anything to fix it. If you were able to switch the battery out, you could well end up keeping your phone for a prolonged period.
"Battery degradation is a major reason for considering an upgrade," said CCS Insight Chief Analyst Ben Wood over email.
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Increasingly phone manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung and HMD, which makes Nokia phones, are trying to make their devices more easily repairable at home. Since the start of this year, HMD has introduced two phones in which the batteries can be quickly replaced by the owner, although it does require an iFixit toolkit to do so. Repairing smartphones has largely been a specialist job. But with more power to fix devices, the hope is that you'll be less likely to discard them in favor of newer models, reducing the overall amount of electronic waste that comes from broken or aging products.
"By empowering consumers with the ability to replace a worn-out battery themselves, it means that they can keep hold of their device for longer," said Lars Silberbauer, chief marketing officer at HMD, which welcomed the EU's proposals on user-replaceable batteries. "It also makes repairing a smartphone more affordable."
But abiding by the new rules is going to mean having to solve some tricky engineering challenges for companies aiming to comply. One phone-maker, Fairphone, has pioneered making phones with fully user-replaceable batteries and, as they told me, it's no easy feat. More on that below.
Any rules that do end up coming into force around user-replaceable batteries will only apply to phones sold within the EU. But there's precedent for European regulation spurring tech companies to make changes that affect their products wherever they're sold. A prime example is the European mandate for universal chargers (chargers that can be used across an entire device category), which was finalized in October 2022 and will come into force next year. It's expected to cause Apple to switch away from using Lightning connectors for the iPhone to the more common USB-C, found on almost all Android phones.
Apple and Samsung didn't respond to requests for comment regarding the impending regulations.
But it's reasonable to think that if Apple and other phone-makers are forced to make devices that include user-replaceable batteries for one market, they might also sell those devices elsewhere.
Making batteries replaceable
To understand the challenges, as well as the pros and cons, of making such a device, I asked Fairphone — a company that already makes a phone with an easily replaceable battery — what's involved.
To Miquel Ballester, Fairphone's head of product development and one of its founders, there's nothing novel about being able to replace a phone's battery. Instead it's a choice that manufacturers have made as phones have trended thinner and thinner, he said. And while battery capacities have improved over the years, the basic chemistry that causes them to degrade over time has not.
"That's a fact and that has not changed since we had the old Nokias that all had the replaceable batteries," he said.
Fairphone isn't just a phone-maker. Its mission is to challenge the electronics industry to create devices that are longer lasting and easier to repair. All of the phones the company has made are modular, so they can be taken apart and put back together by anyone. Even someone like me, who has little experience of electronics other than some casual soldering, can do it — and I have.
But making a phone this way comes with compromises, as Ballester well knows. Having a fully integrated battery that's glued into a smartphone creates a very stable connection between the power module and the other components. A replaceable battery can't boast the same level of stability, meaning that the connection is more likely to be interrupted if the phone is dropped or if a speck of dust finds its way onto the connector.
(In 2016, LG tried its luck with a modular phone, the G5, in the waning days of phones with batteries you could remove. CNET's reviewer noted that the G5's removable battery was the most appealing aspect of the design.)
Dust and water can be a problem for modular phones. The Fairphone 4, which just arrived in the US, is the company's first device to come with a waterproof rating, which at IP54 is lower than most top-end models. (The iPhone 14 has an IP rating of 68.) Ballester sees this as less of an issue, given that most people replace their phones these days not because they got a bit wet, but because of the battery, the software or a smashed screen.
Replaceable batteries also live in bulkier housing to ensure they can match their glued-in counterparts for robustness and reliability.
"You need to think about the architecture of the phone differently, and you may not be able to deliver in those super thin ratios that we are seeing in the market," Ballester said. With the housing taking up more space, phone-makers also have to opt for lower-capacity batteries, he added.
In other words, replaceable batteries could lead to chunkier phones with less battery life. Despite this, the Fairphone 4 still provides enough juice in one charge to last a full day, according to Ballester. Unlike the flagship phones on the market, it just won't stretch to one and a half or two days, he added.
Challenges and promises
The obvious benefit of having a replaceable battery is that if your existing one is causing you issues and not lasting the full day, you can swap it out for a new one. But this relies on those same exact batteries still being available up to several years after you've first bought your phone.
Spare batteries can't just sit around the shelf waiting to be used, as they too will degrade over time. Persuading suppliers to keep making battery replacements can be a challenge, said Ballester, as the volumes are often too low. He's confident, though, that if replaceable batteries became the norm for phone-makers, they would be much easier to get hold of.
At the other end of the phone's lifecycle, having a replaceable battery is hugely beneficial in the recycling process. The most valuable part of a battery is the cobalt, which can be recycled, but often isn't due to the fact it's integrated into the phone. This means phones will be recycled in their entirety for the metals, with the cobalt being lost in the process.
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But if batteries are replaceable, they can be easily extracted from the phones and recycled separately. Right now, that's not happening enough, said Ballester.
"The cobalt recyclers are struggling to have enough volume to have a good business case from cobalt recycling, so we need to increase the amount of batteries that go back," he said.
He hopes that more phones with replaceable batteries would bolster the amount of cobalt recycling that can take place. Equally he hopes that as battery technology continues to improve, there won't need to be a discussion about the amount of energy a replaceable battery can hold compared to a fixed module.
For phone manufacturers now thinking about how they might make devices with replaceable batteries, perhaps for the very first time, it's clear that some compromises may be required along the way. But with cross-industry effort, there are significant opportunities to overcome the hurdles that companies like Fairphone are already facing head on.
In doing so, they might just ensure the next generation of phones stay longer in our pockets and ease the pressure on the planet in the process. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/phones-with-replaceable-batteries-how-they-might-make-a-comeback/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:16 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/phones-with-replaceable-batteries-how-they-might-make-a-comeback/ |
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrections among other offenses, the public prosecutor said Saturday.
The announcement comes weeks after Sonko was convicted on separate charges of corrupting youth and sentenced to two years in prison, which ignited deadly protests across the nation.
Prosecutor Abdou Karim Diop made the announcement on state television, a day after Sonko’s lawyer said he was taken into custody for questioning at the police courthouse in the capital, Dakar.
In June, Sonko was acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. But he was convicted on a lighter sentence of corrupting young people, which includes using one’s position of power to have sex with people under age 21. Corrupting youth is a criminal offense in Senegal that is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to more than $6,000.
The conviction led to deadly clashes across the country between Sonko supporters and police, where at least 23 people were killed and dozens injured.
Sonko placed third in Senegal’s 2019 presidential election and is popular with the country’s youth. His supporters maintain the charges against him are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.
Sonko’s ongoing legal battles may bar him from running. Once in prison, he can ask for a retrial for his June conviction.
Saturday’s charges are separate, said the public prosecutor. The accusations include calling an insurrection, criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism, compromising public security and theft.
It is unclear what led to the charges. Sonko has mostly stayed in his house since being sentenced to prison.
In a tweet posted shortly before his arrest on Friday afternoon, Sonko said a team of soldiers were breaking down the door following an altercation with secret service agents who were taking videoing him.
Friday evening, an AP reporter saw around 20 protesters burning tires in the middle of the road in Parcelles Assainies, an outer neighborhood of Dakar. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:21 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-senegals-opposition-leader-charged-with-conspiracy-against-the-state-and-calls-for-insurrection/ |
Formula 1 Racing 2023: How to Watch and Livestream the Belgian GP Today
Will Max Verstappen continue Red Bull's record-breaking win streak?
It's the last race weekend before F1 takes its summer break, and Red Bull has yet to lose a race this season. Max Verstappen has won the last seven consecutive races, and has a comfortable lead in the Driver's Championship, with teammate Sergio "Checo'' Perez in second place. Top teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Aston Martin will be looking to end Red Bull's winning streak and snag some crucial points in the standings.
While the top two positions may be set, there is plenty of room for shake-ups down the grid. Currently, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso sits in third place, followed by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in fourth. Last weekend, Hamilton was able to close the gap between himself and Alonso to a mere six points and he will have his sights on moving into sole possession of third place in Belgium.
The Belgian Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium at 8:55 a.m. EST (5:55 a.m. PST) on ESPN and ESPN Plus.
The entire race weekend, including practice sessions and qualifying, will be shown in the US on ESPN's family of TV networks. Those looking to follow all the drama will need access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPNews to catch every second of the action.
No single provider has exclusive rights to the network, so there are plenty of ways to get ESPN and watch the races without cable. We've broken down everything you need to know in order to stream today's race, and all the other F1 races this season.
What is F1 and how is it different from IndyCar?
Both IndyCar and F1 are open-wheeled, single-seater racing formats. This means that the cars can only fit one person and have uncovered wheels that protrude from the body of the vehicle. Despite their basic similarities, F1 and IndyCar offer very different experiences.
In F1, there are only 10 teams, with two drivers apiece for a total of 20 drivers. Most races must go for 305 kilometers, which is about 190 miles. Each driver needs to use two different types of tires in the race, so a pit stop is mandatory, though cars are not allowed to refuel. Races average around two hours in length and are held at venues all over the world.
Teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year developing their cars. All cars must have certain elements -- for example, gearboxes must have eight gears plus a reverse and last for six consecutive races -- but teams have leeway to tweak and change some parts of their car, including their engines, in the pursuit of speed.
In contrast, the cars featured in IndyCar are more standardized. They all have the same aerodynamic kit and chassis and can only be powered by one of two engines -- either a Honda or a Chevrolet. That said, teams are allowed to develop some of their own parts, like dampers and some of their suspensions.
IndyCar races occur on a wide range of tracks, from fast ovals to road and street courses. The length of the races also varies, with some, like the Indianapolis 500, lasting 500 miles and taking over three hours to complete. Not surprisingly, refueling during pit stops is a big part of the strategy during IndyCar races. Teams can field more than two cars, meaning that the number of drivers on the grid varies from race to race.
IndyCar is mostly considered an American sport and does not have the same level of money and glamour associated with it compared to the globe-hopping F1 circuit.
Why should I care about F1?
F1 races might best be described as a sort of action-packed chess match that takes place while drivers are throttling around a track at close to 200 mph. Teams need both strategy and skill to compete against some of the best minds in motorsports.
F1 is also full of strong personalities. The Netflix documentary series F1: Drive to Survive follows many of the teams and drivers over the course of a year and has helped raise the profile of the sport in the US. Released in February, season 5 of the series chronicles last year's rise of Red Bull and Verstappen and its effect on the other drivers. It also focuses on the internal battles between drivers on the same team, while giving viewers a peek into the tense, pressurized world of elite racing.
Does F1 stream on ESPN Plus?
ESPN does not air any F1 coverage on its ESPN Plus streaming service. If you want to watch the practices or races you will need a television provider of some kind or to pay for F1's $80-per-season TV Pro subscription.
When, where and what time are the races?
Races are held on Sunday and are usually spaced two weeks apart. Here's the entire schedule, all times ET.
How to watch F1 online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the race locally, you may need a different way to watch the race -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream F1 racing in the UK
F1 in the UK is shown on Sky Sports and Channel 4 -- Sky Sports airs the races, while Channel 4 gets practice rounds and qualifying. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its app, but cord-cutters will need to get the Sky Entertainment and Netflix package starting at £26 per month, plus an additional £20 per month to include Sky Sports.
Those in the UK will need Sky Sports to watch F1 racing in 2023. Those who subscribe to Sky will need the Complete Sports package or the £18 a month Sky Sports F1 package in order to get the races.
Cord-cutters will need to spend £46 a month to get the Sky Entertainment and Netflix package, along with the Sky Sports bundle.
Best options for streaming in the US without cable
Race weekends normally start on Friday with multiple practice runs and continue on Saturday with qualifying. The races themselves take place Sunday. ESPN typically airs practices and qualifying on a mix of ESPN 2 and ESPNews, while the races tend to air on ESPN. F1 events in North America often land on ABC.
Here are some of the best ways to catch the entire race weekend without cable.
Hulu Plus Live TV is now cheaper than YouTube TV, and offers all the channels you need to watch every second of race weekend. As an added bonus, Hulu Plus Live TV comes with the rest of the Disney Bundle, which includes a subscription to Disney Plus, as well as ESPN Plus. F1 races don't air on ESPN Plus, but the service offers a ton of other content for die-hard sports fans.
You can catch the entire race weekend with a subscription to YouTube TV, but its price went up to $73 earlier this year. ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPNews are all included in the package, which means you'll have all the channels you need in order to watch every second of the action.
Sling TV's $40 Orange plan might be a good choice for F1 fans who are primarily looking to just watch the races on Sundays. This plan is one of the cheapest ways to get access to ESPN and ESPN 2. Those looking for ESPNews will have to opt for the $11 Sports Extra ad-on. Sling TV lacks ABC, which could be a problem for fans hoping to catch the F1 races in North America.
FuboTV costs $75 per month and includes ABC, ESPN and ESPN 2. The base package lacks ESPNews, but you can add it for an extra $8 a month with the Fubo Extra Package or pay for the $85-a-month Elite streaming tier that includes Fubo Extra. Check out which local networks FuboTV offers here.
DirecTV Stream is the most expensive live TV streaming service. Its cheapest, $75-a-month Plus package includes ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC, but you'll need to move up to the $100-a-month Choice plan to get ESPNews. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available in your area.
For gearheads looking to get every angle on the action, F1 offers its own streaming service. F1 TV Pro costs $80 per season, or $10 per month, and gives fans access to all races from F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup. You'll be able to livestream every track session from all F1 Grands Prix and have access to all driver onboard cameras and team radios. You'll also be able to watch full on-demand races, replays and highlights, along with F1's historic race archive.
F1 also offers a TV Access Plan for $27 per year, or $3 per month, which only gives you on-demand access to races once they have been completed. You will still be able to view all F1 onboard cameras, along with full replays of F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup. It also includes the historic race archive. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/formula-1-racing-2023-how-to-watch-and-livestream-the-belgian-gp-today/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:22 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/formula-1-racing-2023-how-to-watch-and-livestream-the-belgian-gp-today/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:26 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian police arrested the president’s son Saturday as part of a high-profile money laundering probe into funds he allegedly collected from convicted drug traffickers during last year’s presidential campaign.
President Gustavo Petro, a former rebel who rose through Colombia’s political ranks as an anti-corruption crusader, said he wouldn’t interfere with the investigation.
“As an individual and father, it pains me to see so much self destruction and one of my sons going to jail,” Petro said in an early morning message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “As president of the republic, I’ve assured the chief prosecutor’s office that it will have all of the guarantees so it can proceed according to the law.”
The arrest of Nicolas Petro is a major blow to the government, which has been buffeted by conservative attacks from day one at the same time it has struggled to maintain bipartisan support for Colombia in the U.S., a longtime ally in the war on drugs and fight against illegal armed groups.
The investigation stems from shocking declarations made by Nicolas Petro’s ex-wife, Daysuris del Carmen Vasquez, to local media outlet Semana earlier this year.
In the extended interview, Vasquez detailed how she was present at meetings when her husband arranged a donation of more than 600 million pesos (around $150,000) from a politician once convicted in Washington of drug trafficking and who was seeking the Petro campaign’s support to resume his political career.
She said President Petro was unaware of her son’s dealings and the money he collected in his campaign’s name was kept inside a safe inside the couple’s home in the coastal city of Barranquilla.
Nicolas Petro has denied his ex wife’s claims as unfounded.
The chief prosecutor’s office said in a statement that Nicolas Petro and his ex-wife were taken into custody on orders of a court in Bogota around 6 a.m. local time Saturday. It said that once brought before a judge, prosecutors would seek their provisional detention as it investigates the two for money laundering. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-son-of-colombias-president-arrested-as-part-of-money-laundering-probe/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:27 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-son-of-colombias-president-arrested-as-part-of-money-laundering-probe/ |
(AP) – A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alix chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:32 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it.
The explanatory note attached to the law said its goal is to “abandon the Russian heritage,” including that of “imposing the celebration of Christmas” on Jan. 7. It cited Ukrainians’ “relentless, successful struggle for their identity” and “the desire of all Ukrainians to live their lives with their own traditions, holidays,” fueled by Russia’s 17-month-old aggression against the country.
Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture and religious traditions.
The law also moves the Day of Ukrainian Statehood to July 15 from July 28, and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine to Oct. 1 from Oct. 14.
The Russian Orthodox Church, which claims sovereignty over Orthodoxy in Ukraine, and some other Eastern Orthodox churches continue to use the ancient Julian calendar. Christmas falls 13 days later on that calendar, or Jan. 7, than it does on the Gregorian calendar used by most church and secular groups.
The Catholic Church first adopted the modern, more astronomically precise Gregorian calendar in the 16th century. Protestants and some Orthodox churches have since aligned their own calendars for the purpose of calculating Christmas and Easter.
Ukraine’s religious landscape has fractured for years. There are two branches of Orthodox Christianity in the country, one aligned with the Russian church, even as it enjoys broad autonomy, the other completely independent of it. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine, the branch that is separate from the Russian church, announced earlier this year that it was switching to the Revised Julian calendar, which marks Christmas on Dec. 25.
Its leadership last year allowed believers to celebrate the holiday on Dec. 25.
Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported on Saturday that the rival Orthodox Church, which is aligned with the Russian Orthodox Church, vowed to continue observing Christmas on Jan. 7.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters Saturday that the move “is a sign of something that has been happening for centuries” and that “has to do with the relations between the Catholic church and the Orthodox one.”
Zelenskyy on Saturday traveled to the war-torn Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, which Russia has illegally annexed, but only partially occupies, and met with members of the country’s Special Operation Forces. Zelenskyy noted in an online statement that Saturday marks their official day of recognition and also the anniversary of the deadly attack on the Olenivka prison in the Russian-held part of the region in which dozens of prisoners of war were killed.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of the attack, with both sides saying that the assault was premeditated in a bid to cover up atrocities. A United Nations fact-finding mission requested by Russia and Ukraine was sent to investigate the killings, but the team was disbanded in January 2023 due to security concerns.
Zelenskyy described the attack as one of Russia’s “most vile and cruel crimes” in a video statement Saturday.
In a separate Telegram statement, he hailed the soldiers in the Donetsk region for “bringing closer the day when all our land and all our people will be free from the occupiers” and underscored the Special Operations Forces’ role in the recent retaking of the village of Staromaiorske in the area.
His visit to the east comes just days after Western and Russian officials said that Kyiv’s forces intensified attacks in the southeast of the country as part of Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Putin said Saturday that the intensity of Ukrainian atacks along the front line has gone down “compared to two days ago.” He reiterated that Russian forces are successfully repelling all attacks and in some parts of the front line are even mounting successful counteroffensive operations.
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Litvinova reported from Tallinn, Estonia. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-ukraine-moves-official-christmas-day-holiday-to-dec-25-denouncing-russian-imposed-traditions/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:34 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-ukraine-moves-official-christmas-day-holiday-to-dec-25-denouncing-russian-imposed-traditions/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades.
Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some economists project U.S. rents will be down modestly this year after soaring nearly 25% over the past four years.
A closer look, however, shows the trend will likely be little comfort for many U.S. renters who’ve had to put an increasing share of their income toward their monthly payment. Renters in cities such as Cincinnati and Indianapolis are still getting hit with increases of 5% or more. Much of the new construction is located in just a few metro areas, and many of the new units are luxury apartments, which rent for well north of $2,000.
Median U.S. rent has risen to $2,029 this June from $1,629 in June 2019, according to rental listings company Rent, which tracks rents in 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Demand for apartments exploded during the pandemic as people who could work remotely sought more space or decided to relocate to another part of the country.
The steep rent increases have left tenants like Melissa Lombana, a high school teacher who lives in the South Florida city of Miramar, with progressively less income to spend on other needs.
The rent on her one-bedroom apartment jumped 13% last year to $1,700. It climbed another 6% to $1,800 this month when she renewed her lease.
“Even the $1,700 was a stretch for me,” said Lombana, 43, who supplements her teaching income with a side job doing educational testing. “In a year, I will not be able to afford living here at all.”
Lombana’s rent is now gobbling up nearly half her monthly income. That puts her in a category referred to as “cost-burdened” by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, denoting households that pay 30% or more of their income toward rent. Last year, the average rent-to-income ratio per household rose to 30%. This March, it was 29.6%.
Lombana hasn’t had any luck finding a more affordable apartment. While South Florida is one of the metropolitan areas seeing a rise in apartment construction, the units are mostly high-end and not a viable option.
That scenario is playing out across the nation. Developers are rushing to complete projects that were green-lit during the pandemic-era surge in demand for rentals or left in limbo by delays in supplies of fixtures and building materials. Nearly 1.1 million apartments are currently under construction, according to the commercial real estate tracker CoStar, a pace not seen since the 1970s.
Increasing the supply of apartments tends to moderate rent increases over time and can give tenants more options on where to live. But more than 40% of the new rentals to be completed this year will be concentrated in about 10 high job growth metropolitan areas, including Austin, Nashville, Denver, Atlanta and New York, according to Marcus & Millichap. In many areas, the boost to overall inventory will be barely noticeable.
Even within metros where there’ll be a notable increase in available apartments, such as Nashville, most of it will be in the luxury category, where rents average $2,270, nationally. Some 70% of the new rental inventory will be the luxury class, said Jay Lybik, national director of multifamily analytics at CoStar.
That will leave most tenants unlikely to see a big enough reduction in rent to make a difference, industry experts and economists say.
“I think we’re in a period of rent flattening for 12 or 18 months, but it’s certainly not a big rent decline,” said Hessam Nadji, CEO of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.
“We’re building a multi-decade record number of units,” Nadji said. “It’s going to cause some softening and some pockets of overbuilding, but it’s not going to fundamentally resolve the housing shortage or the affordability problem for renters across the U.S.”
The surge in rents has made it difficult for workers to keep up with inflation despite solid wage gains the past few years and exacerbated a long-term trend. Between 1999 and 2022, U.S. rents soared 135%, while income grew 77%, according to data from Moody’s Analytics.
Realtor.com is forecasting that rents will drop an average of 0.9% this year. But while down nationally, rents are still rising in many markets around the country, especially those where hiring remains robust.
In the New York metro area, the median rent climbed 4.7% in June from a year earlier to $2,899, according to Realtor.com. In the Midwest, rents surged 5.6% in the Cincinnati metro area to $1,188, and 6.9% to $1,350 in the Indianapolis metro area.
The current spike in apartment construction alone isn’t going to be enough to address how costly renting has become for many Americans.
“For the rest of the 2020s rents will continue to grow because millennials are such a big generation and we’re very much in the hole in terms of building housing for that generation,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. “It will take many good years of new construction to build adequate housing for millennials.”
The bigger challenge is building more work force housing, because the cost of land, labor and navigating the government approval process incentivize developers to put up luxury apartments buildings.
Expanding the supply of modestly priced rentals would help alleviate the strain from so many new apartments targeting renters with high incomes, “although additional subsidies will be needed to make housing affordable to households with the lowest incomes,” researchers at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies wrote in a recent report.
Despite the overall pullback in U.S. rents, Joey Di Girolamo, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, worries that he’ll face more sharp rent increases in coming years.
Last year, the web designer left a two-bedroom, two-bath townhome he rented for $2,200 a month to avoid a $600 a month increase. This year, his rent went up by $200, a nearly 10% jump.
“That blew me away,” said Di Girolamo, 50. “I’m just kind of dreading what it’s going to be like next year, but especially 3 or 4 years from now.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/ap-a-boom-in-apartment-construction-is-helping-to-curb-rents-but-not-all-renters-will-benefit/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:38 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/ap-a-boom-in-apartment-construction-is-helping-to-curb-rents-but-not-all-renters-will-benefit/ |
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday pushed back against Australian demands for an end to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s prosecution, saying the Australian citizen was accused of “very serious criminal conduct” in publishing a trove of classified documents more than a decade ago.
Australia’s center-left Labor Party government has been arguing since winning the elections last year that the United States should end its pursuit of the 52-year-old, who has spent four years in a British prison fighting extradition to the United States.
Assange’s freedom is widely seen as a test of Australia’s leverage with President Joe Biden’s administration.
Blinken confirmed on Saturday that Assange had been discussed in annual talks with Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Brisbane, Australia.
“I understand the concerns and views of Australians. I think it’s very important that our friends here understand our concerns about this matter,” Blinken told reporters.
“Mr. Assange was charged with very serious criminal conduct in the United States in connection with his alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of our country,” he added.
Wong said Assange’s prosecution had “dragged for too long” and that Australia wanted the charges “brought to a conclusion.”
Australia remains ambiguous about whether the United States should drop the prosecution or strike a plea bargain.
Assange faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks’ publication of of hundreds of thousands of classified diplomatic and military documents in 2010.
American prosecutors allege he helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.
Australia argues there is a “disconnect” between the U.S. treatment of Assange and Manning. Then-U.S. President Barack Obama commuted Manning’s 35-year sentence to seven years, which allowed her release in 2017. | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-us-secretary-of-state-tells-australia-that-wikileaks-founder-is-accused-of-very-serious-crime/ | 2023-07-30T14:03:40 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-us-secretary-of-state-tells-australia-that-wikileaks-founder-is-accused-of-very-serious-crime/ |
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The discovery of four dead women in a drainage ditch just outside Atlantic City was shocking news in 2006.
International media flocked to the seaside gambling resort. More than 100 detectives and prosecutors were assigned to investigate. Casino guests worried about safety, and the victims’ fellow sex workers began carrying hidden knives.
But as the years passed, the public’s attention and fear faded, and the case of the “Eastbound Strangler” – so named for the direction the victims’ heads were facing – remained unsolved.
The arrest earlier this month of a man charged with killing three women whose remains were found on a Long Island beach in 2010 has breathed fresh life into another long-dormant case with obvious parallels; the Gilgo Beach serial killings involve a total of 11 victims, most of whom were young, female sex workers. Yet the recent breakthrough, and the rekindling of public interest, only highlights a painful truth: Many similar cases – like the one in Atlantic City — remain open.
The FBI would not say how many killings of sex workers in the U.S. remain unsolved. Media accounts and statements from local authorities show a long trail of open cases, from nine women whose bodies were found along highways in Massachusetts, to 11 found dead in New Mexico, and eight more found amid the crawfish farms and swamps of southern Louisiana. The killings of other sex workers in Chicago, New Haven, Connecticut and Ohio, among other places, also remain mysteries.
From the days of London’s Jack The Ripper in the 1880s, serial killers, particularly those preying on sex workers, have often gotten away with it, in part because their victims were easy targets living on the margins of society.
Gary Ridgway, the so-called Green River killer convicted of 49 killings in Washington state, said at during a 2003 court hearing in which he pleaded guilty that he chose sex workers as victims because he knew they would not be missed quickly, if at all.
“I picked prostitutes because I thought I could kill as many of them as I wanted without getting caught,” he said.
Two women were out for an afternoon walk near Atlantic City in November 2006 when they found a body in a ditch. They called police, who quickly found three others nearby.
The $15-a-night motel in Egg Harbor Township behind which the four bodies were found is long gone. It was torn down in an attempt to clear a seedy area known for crime, drugs and disturbances – and the murders of Barbara Breidor, 42, Molly Jean Dilts, 20, Kim Raffo, 35, and Tracy Ann Roberts, 23.
Because it is near the ocean, like Gilgo Beach, the location has prompted much speculation by amateur detectives about a single killer, but some other online sleuths have pointed out that oceanside areas are often the remotest locations after hours on the densely packed East Coast. Gilgo Beach is about 3.5 hours drive from Atlantic City.
Gone in New Jersey are the four small wooden crosses someone erected on the site, along with the folded-up paper note bearing a Biblical quote promising justice that someone left there on one of the anniversaries of the discovery of the bodies.
For families left behind, each new day without word in the case of their loved one brings fresh pain.
“I kind of lost hope that anyone was even searching for the killer anymore,” said Joyce Roberts, whose daughter Tracy Ann was one of the four Atlantic City-area victims. “The first six months, the prosecutor did get on the phone with me and told me they were working on it.
“Then it just fell off the radar,” she said. “It was like nobody cared anymore.”
That is a sentiment echoed by Phoenix Calida, a former sex worker from Chicago who now advocates for them through the Sex Workers Outreach Project.
“Police departments often refer to it as an ‘NHI’ case: No humans involved,” she said. ”You feel like the only way you’ll be remembered is when they catch the serial killer who killed you, and then they’ll make five movies about him and no one will remember your name.”
Massachusetts State Police are investigating “nine unsolved homicides possibly committed by the same person,” said David Procopio, a spokesperson for the agency. He said two additional missing persons cases may be homicides related to the other nine.
Gilbert Gallegos, a spokesman for the Albuquerque Police Department, said the New Mexico cases remain actively investigated, with “multiple detectives” working them. The 11 victims were all involved in drugs and prostitution, police said.
A reward of $100,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case, which involved two victims who were just 15 years old.
Despite the decade-long efforts of a local, state and federal task force, Louisiana has at least eight unsolved apparent homicide cases involving sex workers between the ages of 17 and 30. Their bodies were found in marshy areas in Jennings, a small town in the area known as Cajun Country, between 2005 and 2009.
Prosecutors in New York’s Suffolk County investigating the Gilgo Beach cases have been in touch with multiple law enforcement agencies, but District Attorney Ray Tierney would not say which ones.
“Everything is being examined and looked at, and this is an active investigation,” said Anthony Carter, Suffolk County’s deputy police commissioner. He would not say if his agency was investigating any connection between Heuermann and the Atlantic City murders.
Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds said the four cases from the drainage ditch outside Atlantic City remain active, with detectives assigned to them, but would not say how many. He declined comment on the Long Island case “as we are not involved.”
Joyce Roberts, the victim’s mother, said no one from law enforcement has called her since the arrest was made in the Long Island cases.
Police in Las Vegas, where Heuermann owns a time share, said they are investigating whether Heuermann may be involved in cases involving the killings of sex workers there.
In the months immediately after the bodies’ discovery near Atlantic City, the local prosecutor’s office and a dozen other law enforcement agencies had 140 people assigned to the cases, Ted Housel, who was prosecutor at the time, said in 2008. By the first anniversary, the total had fallen to 85, and those investigators were also working other cases.
Calida, the former sex worker from Chicago, said women involved the sex trade are frequently robbed by people who know they’re carrying cash, and are sometimes coerced into sexual activity by police in return for not being arrested.
She said an attacker “knows you can’t or won’t report it. You’re an easy target and they know it.”
Three of her friends who were also sex workers in Chicago also turned up dead.
“You see someone, you become friends with them and then one day they’re suddenly just not there,” she said. “We’d all go out asking around and looking for them, and then a few days later a body would be found. There’s always this specific fear that it’s a serial killer. Sometimes we never even get a body back to bury. And we wonder: Will law enforcement take it seriously because it’s ‘just another sex worker?’”
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AP writers Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque; Steve LeBlanc in Boston; Julie Walker and Robert Bumsted in Suffolk County, New York; Sara Cline in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Rhonda Shafner in New York contributed to this story.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland, the Polish prime minister said Saturday.
Mateusz Morawiecki said at a news conference that the mercenaries had moved close to the Suwalki Gap, a strategic stretch of Polish territory situated between Belarus and Kaliningrad, a Russian territory separated from the mainland.
Poland is a member of both the European Union and NATO, and it has worried about its security with Russian ally Belarus and Ukraine on its eastern border.
Those fears have grown since Wagner group mercenaries arrived in Belarus since the group’s short-lived rebellion earlier this summer.
The Poland-Belarus border has already been a tense place for a couple of years, ever since large numbers of immigrants from the Middle East and Africa began arriving, seeking to enter the EU by crossing into Poland, as well as Lithuania.
Poland’s government accuses Russia and Belarus of using the migrants to destabilize Poland and other EU countries. It calls the migration a form of hybrid warfare, and has responded by building a high wall along part of its border with Belarus.
“Now the situation becomes even more dangerous,” Morawiecki told reporters.
He added that “this is certainly a step towards a further hybrid attack on Polish territory.”
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A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday is it “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
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Five-year anniversary gifts
Shop this article: Roses, I Love You Anniversary Card and 2-Stem Natural Wood Roses with Vase
Spending a half-decade together is a reason to celebrate. Roses, chocolate and champagne are fitting gifts for almost any anniversary or milestone. However, when you hit the five-year mark in your relationship, you might want to take things up a notch.
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Tradition dictates that the five-year wedding anniversary gift is wood and meant to signal long-lasting strength, wisdom and forgiveness. Still, nowhere does it say that you have to stick to that, and some great gift ideas include perfume, jewelry, shoes, bags and self-care options.
Five-year anniversary wooden gift ideas
I Love You Anniversary Card
If you’re a stickler for tradition and want to make sure you give a gift of wood, one simple way to achieve this is with your card. This laser-cut classic hearts design is more than just any old anniversary card. It’s a keepsake that can last for years to come.
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Kate Posh 5-Years of Marriage Photo Frame
Simple yet also sentimental. This wooden picture frame is engraved and comes in multiple sizes. It has a back-stand easel to display on a table and clips to mount it on the wall.
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2-Stem Natural Wood Roses with Vase
Carved from sugar wood and stained rich chocolate, this stylish, sentimental and symbolic anniversary gift comes with two wooden roses in an oak vase.
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The best fragrance gifts for her
With dazzling floral accents and woodsy notes, this scent exudes femininity and mystery. The may rose and jasmine with citrus notes and soft bourbon vanilla help create this sensual Chanel fragrance, making the perfect gift for a romantic anniversary.
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This scent oozes femininity without being overpowering, with an intoxicating blend of warm and spicy, with keynotes of jasmine, orange blossom and woods and patchouli. It’s also ageless, which makes it perfect for either your 5th or 50th anniversary.
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The best self-care gifts for her
Goop “The Martini” Emotional Detox Bath Soak
Treat your loved one to some peace and tranquility with a soothing bath to relax the mind and body. The pink salt will ease muscles. The chia seed oil hydrates and moisturizes the skin, while the wildcrafted frankincense will soothe the mind. This combination is just as good as a day at the spa.
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Give the gift that spoils your loved one night after night with this slip silk pillowcase that’s a known beauty secret of both beauty experts and dermatologists. Cover her pillow in the highest-grade mulberry silk to help create the ultimate night’s rest.
Herbivore Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub
Pamper your partner with a body scrub made from virgin coconut oil, sugar and Moroccan rose to leave her skin moisturized and smelling of rose petals and coconuts. This luxe body scrub has been clinically tested and proven to offer softer, smoother and less dry skin.
The best jewelry gifts for her
TruMiracle Diamond Stud Earrings
These exquisite half-carat diamonds with side accents will dazzle and sparkle from every angle. They are available in 14-carat gold, white gold and rose gold.
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Sarah Chloe Andi Initial Pendant Necklace in 14k Gold-Plate Over Sterling Silver
This is a delicate and sophisticated pendant necklace you can wear casually or when dressing to impress. It’s set in 14 carat-gold-plate over sterling silver, with a lobster clasp for closure and a beaded chain.
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Le Vian Deep-Sea Blue Topaz & Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Give her something she can’t help but show off with this dazzling deep-blue-sea topaz ring. It’s enhanced with nude and chocolate diamond rings that add to the color and sparkle. These gorgeous stones are set in a beautiful strawberry gold that will make your anniversary one to remember.
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The best handbag gifts for her
Michael Kors Bedford Legacy Logo Ladies Leather Crossbody Bag
There’s just something about a new handbag that makes a girl smile, so make her grin ear-to-ear with a stylish yet practical black, leather crossbody. This sleek and structured silhouette is an ideal everyday bag to match all outfits while remaining chic.
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The best shoes gifts for her
Badgley Mischka Kiara Embellished Peep-Toe Evening Pumps
You can never go wrong with super sexy shoes, and these sapphire satin peep-toe pumps with embellished detail fit the bill. These showstoppers will make her feel like a million bucks and make for one extraordinary anniversary.
Nine West Women’s Toe Dress Pumps
These shoes will be a gift for you and your loved one because you won’t be able to keep your eyes off her when she’s in these ultra-sexy t-strap stilettos. A mix of faux leather and skinny straps from the toe to the ankle make this exotic heel a special occasion in itself.
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While the kids are on home instruction, there’s no better time than now to school them — on the 80s and 90s movies, that is. These decades are pop-culture treasure troves from which many of our fondest memories are plucked.
That’s why you and the kiddos should curl up on the couch and revisit your favorite flicks. Believe it or not, many of them are rich in educational value, even if it’s a matter of drawing the line with feathered bangs.
Our team rounded up essential 80s and 90s cinematic masterpieces for you to share with your kids as they begin their new favorite class, Film Studies 101: The Wonder Years.
Shop this article: Sister Act (1993), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and Sixteen Candles (1984)
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Sister Act (1993)
Witness protection doesn’t need to be boring, especially when you send a Vegas lounge singer into a nunnery for selling out her mob boyfriend. Sister Mary Clarence brings a little jazz to the sisterhood, and you’ll probably sing along to this one — much to the chagrin of the kids.
Other subjects covered: Music theory, criminal justice, religion
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The Sandlot (1993)
The summer of 1962 is a formative one for this motley crew of young baseball players. From awkward interactions with girls to dealing with bullying, it’s an all-ages relatable story. And yes, there are plenty of inside jokes that only true baseball fans will appreciate.
Other subjects covered: Bildungsroman, baseball history, bullying
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Beetlejuice (1988)
Introduce the kiddos to Lydia, a teen undergoing major life adjustments. Moving and making new friends in less-than-ideal situations isn’t easy, especially when you befriend the ghosts of tenants past in your new home — some of whom have colorful personalities.
Other subjects covered: Blended families, real estate ethics, exorcisms
Life is Beautiful (1998)
In an attempt to shield his son from the reality of Nazi occupation in Italy, a quirky Jewish bookshop owner turns their new way of life into a game. The lighthearted approach to keeping young Guido out of harm’s way without further traumatizing him is truly touching.
Other subjects covered: WW2 history, European geography, family dynamics
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Soul-sucking witches from 1693 surface 300 years later to give young Max a run for his money in Salem, Mass. Kids will be enthralled with his journey, as it shows how the actions of a single person has the potential to impact — or save — an entire town.
Other subjects covered: Early American history, time management, the effervescent Bette Midler
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Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Whoa! Bill and Ted are the unintentional professors of this crash-course in world history. Join them as they adapt to ancient cultures and interact with historical figures — in a most excellent way.
Other subjects covered: the French Revolution, Greek philosophy, DIY repairs
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Jungle 2 Jungle (1997)
The concrete jungle of New York City is a far cry from where Mimi-Siku was raised in the remote Canaima region of Venezuela. Upon arrival, he has to get used to Western traditions, a father he’s never met, and unexpected shenanigans involving the Russian mob.
Other subjects covered: Cultural diffusion, New York City architecture, table manners
Top Gun (1986)
Follow Kenny Loggins’s advice: Ride into the danger zone. Few things are as cool as Maverick rocking Ray-Bans and breaking the sound barrier. Cruise through the skies in style — and in preparation for this summer’s second installment to the iconic 80s blockbuster.
Other subjects covered: Aerospace engineering, gravity, classic 80s music
Rated PG-13
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
A star-studded cast does Shakespeare justice in this modern spin on The Taming of the Shrew. High school can be the cruelest of times with unrequited love, impenetrable cliques, and popularity contests. Personality perseveres, though: being nice matters, and true love can prevail.
Other subjects covered: Courtly love, sibling rivalries, puberty
Also available at Disney+
Jurassic Park (1993)
Who doesn’t love a nature versus nurture story told through misadventures in a dinosaur theme park? Kids can flex their problem-solving skills by coming up with ways to escape velociraptors running amok — and may emerge as budding paleontologists.
Other subjects covered: Evolution, GMOs, the dangers of portable toilets
Titanic (1997)
Follow the larger-than-life story of Jack and Rose, star-crossed lovers divided by class, set on the ill-fated Titanic. Besides learning about the ship’s history, you’ll also explore how this mega-budget movie managed to pull off its special effects.
Other subjects covered: Early 20th century history, cinematic history, anatomy of a ship
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Think it’s hard to relate to a high school slacker cutting class when you miss school? Think again. Ferris Bueller plays hooky and bites off more than he can chew trying to evade the principal. It’s a great lesson on the snowball effects of decision-making — not to mention joyriding.
Other subjects covered: Driver’s education, historic Chicago, the dramatic fourth wall
Clueless (1995)
This satirical commentary on 90s Valley Girls is very loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma. Slice through the vivacious verbiage to see the true heart of the story. Cher’s tireless mission as a social butterfly reveals good intentions, despite hang-ups with designer clothing.
Other subjects covered: 90s fashion, British Romantic literature, epic closet organization
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Running with scissors is not encouraged, and neither is falling in love when you have them for hands. This Franken-fantasy love story is endearing and illustrates the importance of not judging others by their appearance. Besides, we’re all one snip away from having our hearts broken, too.
Other subjects covered: Human anatomy, Johnny Depp as a film icon, landscape architecture
Wayne’s World (1992)
Your kids will never hear an electric guitar the same way again. This 90s spectacle incorporates all things pop culture, including the music and fashion of the era. It’s also fascinating to draw similarities between this low-budget basement show and modern-day live-streaming.
Other subjects covered: History of social media, 80s classic rock and metal, fashionable flannel
Rated R
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Sixteen is already hard enough, and things get more complicated when your sister’s wedding overshadows your birthday. Follow Sam as she becomes embroiled in a challenging relationship with her crush and navigates the antics of nerdy teenage boys.
Other subjects covered: Sex education, Molly Ringwald as a cultural icon, event planning
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Coming to America (1988)
When Crown Prince Akeem of Zamunda breaks with tradition and refuses an arranged marriage, he travels to none other than New York City to find an independent woman. East and West collide during Akeem’s courtship attempts, which are awkward and borderline inappropriate.
Other subjects covered: Cultural diffusion, courtship, international travel
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1994)
To be fair, this film is technically PG-13, but it should be R. Set in jolly England, this comical delight is an un-PC retelling of Robin Hood. Toilet humor abounds, including a character named Latrine. The puns are awful, the names are worse, and if you do nothing else, duck and cover when Blinkin picks up a crossbow.
Other subjects covered: Medieval times, scriptwriting, personal hygiene
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Types of residential water heaters
Residential water heaters come in tank, tankless and hybrid varieties. Each type has its own distinct characteristics; benefits as well as drawbacks. By looking at factors including cost, energy efficiency, maintenance and lifespan, you’ll be able to determine which type is right for your home.
Shop this article: Rheem 50-Gallon Residential Electric Water Heater, Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus Tankless Heater, A.O. Smith 50-Gallon Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
Tank water heaters
Traditional water heaters feature a tank that stores hot water until it’s needed. They range in size from 30-50 gallons and run on either gas or electricity. These units cost less upfront compared to tankless and hybrid water heaters. Since they’re the most common type, costs associated with installation, repairs and maintenance are relatively low in comparison. Tank water heaters are associated with the most energy loss, referred to as standby heat loss. They waste energy by maintaining hot water in the tank when not in use.
Traditional water heaters have the shortest lifespan compared to the other types, typically lasting 8-12 years. Exposure to water, oxygen and minerals corrodes the tank over time, causing it to leak; this process is usually what causes a tank water heater to cease functioning.
Tankless water heaters
Also referred to as on-demand water heaters, tankless models are powered by gas or electricity. According to the Department of Energy, “for homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand water heaters can be 24–34% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters.” While tankless water heaters cost more up-front and are pricier to install compared to tank units, energy savings make them more cost-effective in the long run. Tankless heaters also take up significantly less space compared to tank and hybrid models.
Tankless water heaters have the longest lifespan, capable of lasting around 15 to 20 years. This is in part due to the fact that they do not operate constantly the way a traditional tank heater does. However, tankless water heater components may also experience corrosion, eventually.
Hybrid water heaters
Hybrid water heaters run on minimal electricity, consisting of a tank and a heat pump. They’re larger than tank water heaters, with sizes ranging from 50 to 80 gallons. Unlike tank and tankless units, they don’t directly generate heat — heat is taken from the surrounding air and transferred into the tank. For this reason, hybrid water heaters are among the most energy-efficient options on the market. However, they are costly and more expensive to install compared to traditional storage tank heaters. Hybrid water heaters function best when the temperature of the surrounding air remains at or above 40 degrees.
Hybrid water heaters tend to last around 13-15 years. Similar to tankless water heaters, they do not run continuously, which increases their lifespan. They still contain a tank capable of corroding, though, so they won’t last as long as tankless units.
Best tank water heaters
Rheem 50-Gallon Residential Electric Water Heater
This electric water heater has a 50-gallon capacity suitable for households of 3-5 people. The water heater includes a 6-year tank and parts warranty.
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Rheem 40-Gallon Residential Electric Water Heater
If you’re looking for an electric model for a smaller household, this unit is a better option. It can reliably heat water for two to four people, with an included six-year tank and parts warranty.
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Rheem 40-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater
This natural gas heater with a 40-gallon capacity can support households of 2-4 people. It features a push-button ignition for an easier startup process. You’re covered with a 6-year tank and parts warranty, as well.
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Best tankless water heaters
Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus Tankless Heater
This tankless electric option provides a continuous output of hot water for three to four bathrooms in warm climates or two to three bathrooms in cooler climates. It has a digital display and preset temperature buttons that simplify operation. This heater comes with seven-year leakage and three-year parts warranties.
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EcoSmart ECO 27 Tankless Water Heater
Another electric pick, this tankless model can heat up to 6 gallons of water per minute, ideal for apartment and condo units in warmer climates. It features a digital display and dial temperature controls. The lifetime warranty offers peace of mind.
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Eemax Electric Tankless Water Heater
In cold climates, this tankless electric model produces enough hot water for one shower and two sinks to run simultaneously. In warmer climates, this heater can support up to four showers running at once. It features a digital display and dial controls, plus 5-year leak and 1-year parts warranties with purchase.
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Best hybrid water heater
A.O. Smith 50-Gallon Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater
This hybrid water heater has a 50-gallon tank capable of servicing households of three to five people. You can access efficiency, hybrid, electric and vacation operating modes using the electronic interface. The electric heater comes with a six-year tank and parts warranty.
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KHAR, Pakistan — A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in the country's northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan on Sunday, police and health officials said. At least 35 people were killed and more than 100 wounded.
Senior police officer Nazir Khan said the workers convention of Maulana Fazlur Rehman's Jamiat Ulema Islam party was taking place on the outskirts of Khar, the capital of Bajur district, when the explosion took place.
Initially police said 10 people were killed but later more bodies were moved to a hospital bringing the death toll to 35. He said some of the wounded were taken to the city's main hospital in critical condition and the death toll could increase.
Azam Khan, head of the emergency room at Khar's main hospital, said 35 bodies were brought to the hospital and some were taken back by relatives while the number of wounded was now more than 100 as those who earlier went to near small clinics for medical aid consequently brought to the main government hospital.
Government administrator Mohibullah Khan Yousufzai also said death toll rose to 35 and the number of wounded was well over 100. He said the serious wounded people were being airlifted to provincial capital, Peshawar, for better medical care.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but the Islamic State group operates across the border in Afghanistan.
Maulana Ziaullah, the local chief of Rehman's party, was among the dead. Senator Abdur Rasheed and former lawmaker Maulana Jamaluddin was also on the stage but escaped unhurt. Party officials said Rehman was not in the rally.
Rehman is considered to be a pro-Taliban cleric and his political party is part of the coalition government in Islamabad. It is not known whether Rehman was present. Meetings are being organized across the country to mobilize supporters for the coming elections.
Bajur, once used to be a tribal region but now a district, has been a safe haven for Islamic militants until recent years when Pakistani military carried out massive operations to eliminate militancy from the tribal region. Militants still strike attacking security forces and civilians often.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Professor Amit Bhasin of the University of Texas at Austin about constructing roads and railways that can withstand extreme heat.
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A comprehensive guide to pop-up campers
A pop-up camper provides a tentlike experience without having to sleep on the ground. When hitting the road in your pop-up camper, consider what and how to eat, what to sleep in, what toiletries to bring and what to do in case of an emergency.
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What is a pop-up camper?
Pop-up campers are lightweight, compact vehicles that can park in more secluded areas due to their size. They are more affordable than the average camper and are quick to pack up and hook up, making the road trip easier. They can also keep you warmer than a tent in colder months but cooler in the heat of summer.
Pop-up camper setup
There are five aspects of pop-up camper setup.
- Location: Locate where you want to set up your camper and consider the slope of the ground, nearby trees and electrical hookups. This is where to check if your camper is level. If it is not level, you can use blocks to prop up one of the sides before unhooking the tow vehicle.
- Power: To power up the camper, run its electrical cord to the campsite’s electrical hookup after turning off the breaker. Once connected, you can turn the breaker on to provide electricity to amenities such as the sink and the refrigerator. At this point, users can crank down the leg support and crank up the roof.
- Beds: Make sure that the canvas is not holding onto anything and pull the first bed handle out to start setting up the beds. From there, pull the support pole free and position this onto the stud on the frame. Repeat this process for the remaining poles. Lastly, lift both beds to latch the supports until the beds sit down firmly.
- Water and propane: To set up water and propane in your pop-up camper, lift and lower the galley handle until it is in position. Then, link the male end of the propane hose to the female end on the lower frame of the camper. Finally, connect a sanitary water hose from your trailer to the water spigot at the campsite.
- Water heater: To set up the water heater, you need to access the hot water tank, turn the gas knob to “pilot” and hold down. Place a flame on the pilot end of the tube using a long lighter. Hold this down until it stays lit. You should be able to turn on the knob, and the hot water tank should start to heat your water.
Pre-make your food
Before hitting the road in your pop-up camper, make your meals ahead of time. These meals can be complete meals stored in a cooler or prepped to be quickly cooked at a campsite. Also, pre-pack any portion meals that you plan to make by the fire for convenience.
Stock your pop-up camper with necessities
Buy a set of camping pots and pans in advance to prepare for every meal and anything that goes on in the kitchen. This ensures that you do not have to go back and forth for camping utilities or go without food for a short time because you were unprepared. Moreover, pack extra sleeping bags and sheets of various insulation to prepare for any situation that may occur.
Air out your pop-up camper after it rains
Mold and other bacteria are more likely to form when it rains. Due to the foldable nature of the pop-up camper, this bacteria can get into crevices and breed. Before packing up your camper after it rains, make sure everything is dry so that it can be clean to use for the next trip.
Tips for hitting the road in a pop-up camper
If you are a first-time camper, keep your trip close to home in case something goes wrong, or it turns out that you are underprepared. This ensures that you are close to safety and have everything that you need. Additionally, make a grocery list and a checklist for all items that you think you need to bring in advance.
Pop-up camper FAQ
Where do I go to the bathroom while camping?
A. If there is no bathroom in your pop-up camper and you do not want to go out in nature, travel with a portable camping toilet. This item is best for rooftop tents, car campers and drive-up camp spots.
What style of chair is best to bring on a camping trip?
A. Classic camp chairs are a good choice. These chairs have four legs and are very stable. They make sitting and standing an act of ease in comparison to low chairs and rocking chairs. They’re also affordable.
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Kelty Mistral Sleeping Bag: 40 Fahrenheit Down
This mummy-style sleeping bag keeps heat in while being lightweight and durable. It comes with a stuff sack for storage and features an offset quilt construction to prevent cold spots. CloudLoft insulation locks in heat. The zipper is anti-snag, and the bag fits up to 6 feet in length. Use it inside or outside the pop-up tent.
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Kitchen essentials
Sea to Summit X-Pot Collapsible Camping Cookpot
This camping cook pot is heat-resistant and BPA-free to ensure food safety. The entire pot is collapsible for storage in small spaces. Its aluminum base conducts heat evenly for the best cooking experience and it comes with a strainer lid.
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MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit Gear
This camping cookware kit is portable and made with food-safe, non-toxic anodized aluminum. The kit includes an aluminum nonstick pot, a pot cover, a nonstick pan, two bowls, a folding stainless steel spork, a soup spoon, a wooden spoon spatula, a cleaning sponge and a nylon travel drawstring pouch. It can be easily attached to a backpack and carried to campsites.
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First-aid essentials
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Watertight .5 Medical First Aid Kit
This first aid kit provides all the needed materials for any accidents that could happen while camping in your pop-up camper. It includes a wide array of medical supplies to treat pain, inflammation and common allergies. The wraps and bandages assist in immobilizing fractures and provide support. The antiseptic wipes and butterfly bandages help clean small wounds.
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Adventure Medical Sportsman Series Medical Kit
This medical kit provides items that treat common camping injuries. It is organized by injury type for quick access in an emergency and provides all the basic tools needed. This kit is also lightweight and portable.
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Safehouse supervised injection settlement talks fail as the DOJ pushes to dismiss civil lawsuit
Safehouse first entered settlement negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2022.
A Philadelphia nonprofit and the U.S. Department of Justice are headed back to court after failing to agree over the legality of supervised injection sites in settlement negotiations that began a year and a half ago.
In a notice to community members Wednesday, Safehouse leaders doubled down on their plan to argue for the legal right to operate a site where people can use illegal substances under the supervision of experts who can intervene during overdoses.
Meanwhile, the DOJ recently filed to dismiss the civil case and committed to defending the federal Controlled Substances Act, which prohibits the opening of any place for the sole purpose of manufacturing, selling, or using drugs.
In its lawsuit, Safehouse argued that its plan to open a supervised injection or safe consumption site is legally protected on religious grounds and the First Amendment. The nonprofit stated that its leaders’ religious practices are driven by saving lives, including those who die from drug overdoses.
“We are pained that as the overdose death rate increases every year, the government is preventing us from following our deeply held religious convictions,” Dr. Frank James III, Safehouse board member, said in a statement. “The data show that overdose prevention sites save lives, and we are committed to saving lives.”
In new court documents, the DOJ argued that Safehouse is not a religious organization. Federal prosecutors said the nonprofit’s claim that current federal law prohibiting supervised injection sites “substantially burdens religious exercise” is unfounded.
“There are many ways for Safehouse’s board members to exercise their broadly stated religious beliefs that do not involve maintaining a facility for individuals to consume drugs,” DOJ officials wrote.
The lawsuit is ongoing. Safehouse has an Aug. 15 deadline to respond to DOJ’s motion to dismiss. The federal government will then have until Sept. 8 to respond.
Safehouse supporters say supervised injection sites can help prevent fatal overdoses. Data from sites and programs in Canada, Europe, and Australia support those outcomes.
Philadelphia recorded 1,276 unintentional drug overdose deaths in 2021, the highest ever reported for the city.
However, many City Council members and a group of more than 20 community business owners, residents, and leaders stand opposed to the opening of such a site in their neighborhoods.
The latter group filed a request to intervene in the Safehouse case against the DOJ. United States District Court Judge Gerald Austin McHugh denied that request Monday following the Justice Department’s interest in dismissing the case.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Judge is giving the New York Yankees an immediate boost — at a time when their front office has some tough decisions to make.
Judge homered and singled twice in his second game back from the injured list and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Saturday night. Giancarlo Stanton and Kyle Higashioka went deep as well for New York, which is still 3 1/2 games behind Toronto and Houston for the last two wild cards in the American League.
That’s a tricky spot with Tuesday’s trade deadline approaching.
“We’ve had years where we stick with who we got. We’ve had years where we get some bullpen arms, starters, a big bat,” Judge said. “It comes down to us doing our job on the field and then letting them take care of the rest. We’ll see what happens.”
The Yankees knocked out struggling Orioles starter Tyler Wells (7-6) in the third inning. In the sixth, Isiah Kiner-Falefa capped a 10-pitch at-bat with a three-run double to make it 8-3.
Judge has three walks and three hits in nine plate appearances since returning Friday from the toe injury that kept him out since early June.
Ryan Mountcastle homered for the Orioles, but Clarke Schmidt (7-6) made it through five tough innings and the New York bullpen took it from there.
The Orioles remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL East.
Judge walked three times Friday night, but the Yankees lost that game 1-0 on a ninth-inning homer by Baltimore’s Anthony Santander. New York’s offense was relentless a night later.
Stanton’s first-inning drive easily cleared the big wall in left field at Camden Yards. Mountcastle tied it in the second, and Baltimore went ahead 2-1 on an RBI infield single by Ramón Urías. That lead was short-lived.
Judge hit a two-run shot — 442 feet to center field — in the third. Then Gleyber Torres added a sacrifice fly an inning later.
Santander made it 4-3 with an RBI groundout in the fifth, but New York broke the game open in the sixth. Cole Irvin allowed a leadoff homer by Higashioka — his third hit of the night — and then one-out singles to Judge, Stanton and Anthony Rizzo.
Bryan Baker came in and struck out DJ LeMahieu, but after fouling off five pitches, Kiner-Falefa cleared the bases with a line drive to left.
“One of the best at-bats of the season right there,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Wells entered the game with a major league-leading WHIP of 0.99, but he allowed three runs, three hits and three walks in 2 2/3 innings. In three starts since the All-Star break, he’s lasted just nine innings total.
“I think we’re going to be talking about a lot of things here coming up,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. “Obviously, we’re in a weird week. He’s had tough times his last few starts. I think there are going to be discussions going on.”
Boone said he’s leaning toward giving Judge a day off in the series finale Sunday night. The Yankees are in a stretch of 13 games in 13 days.
“I kind of look at it as, hopefully he’s in a position to start nine or 10 of them,” Boone said. “Forget the toe. He hasn’t come close to playing games for almost two months. As much as I want him in there, we’ve got to be smart here a little bit, especially in this run.”
DIFFERENT ORDER
The Orioles used catcher Adley Rutschman in the leadoff spot because of his ability to get on base. He was hit by a pitch, walked and scored a run.
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New York’s Luis Severino (2-4) starts Sunday night against Baltimore’s Dean Kremer (10-4). It’s the final game of the season series, which is tied 6-all.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the first time since returning from a toe injury, sending a 442-foot drive over the wall in center field in the third inning against Baltimore on Saturday night.
The two-run shot gave the New York Yankees a 3-2 advantage. Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the first.
Judge was hitless since returning Friday, although he drew three walks in that game. He hit a towering flyout in his first plate appearance Saturday. Then he connected off Tyler Wells two innings later.
It was his 20th home run of the season. Judge started in right field Saturday after he was the designated hitter Friday.
Judge had been out since tearing a ligament in his right big toe June 3.
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TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin was suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Saturday for a postgame outburst at an umpire following a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays a night earlier.
Bench coach Ray Montgomery managed the Angels during the second game of the three-game series as Nevin served his suspension.
Nevin was seen holding up a tablet computer and yelling at plate umpire Mike Estabrook as the crew left the field after the 4-1 loss Friday night.
The umpires access their locker room through the tunnel at the end of the visitor’s dugout on the first base side of Rogers Centre.
A Toronto police officer accompanied the umpire crew as it descended the dugout steps. Montgomery had to restrain Nevin as the umpires passed through the end of the dugout.
Nevin was angry about the game-ending called third strike against pinch hitter Michael Stefanic, who entered in the ninth inning with the bases loaded after Shohei Ohtani left because of cramping in both of his calves.
“I just explained to him that I thought the pitch to Stefanic was outside,” Nevin later told reporters.
Ohtani hit his major league-leading 39th home run in the series opener — part of a streak of three homers in three at-bats over two games — before exiting early.
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TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was taken to a Toronto hospital for tests after being hit in the head by a pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah in the fifth inning Saturday.
Angels manager Phil Nevin said he planned to visit Ward in the hospital after leaving the stadium following the Angels’ 6-1 loss.
Batting with the bases loaded, Ward was hit by a 2-0 pitch clocked at 91 mph. The ball appeared to strike Ward next to his next left eye, knocking off his batting helmet.
“It got him pretty flush,” Nevin said.
Plate umpire Andy Fletcher motioned to the Angels’ dugout for the trainer as Ward went down with blood running down his face.
“It’s scary,” Angels left-hander Reid Detmers said. “You’re just hoping and praying that he’s all right, that he gets up.”
Angels trainers rushed to the plate and held a towel to Ward’s face. After a couple of minutes, Ward got to his feet and left the field on a cart. His left eye appeared to be swollen shut.
“Obviously it didn’t look very good,” Angels infielder Mike Moustakas said. “Hopefully we get some good news here in a little bit. We’re all praying for him.”
Manoah put his hands on his head as he stood on the mound. It was the second hit batter of the game for Manoah, who hit Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani on the left foot in the first.
Andrew Velazquez ran for Ward, who drove in the first run of the game. Velazquez went to shortstop and Luis Rengifo, who scored on the play, moved to left field in the bottom of the inning.
Asked whether the Angels might visit Ward in hospital, Moustakas said he thought it was better to let his teammate rest.
“I’m sure we’ll all send him some text messages and see how he’s doing, but I don’t know if going over there is a good thing,” Moustakas said. “I don’t think that’s the right thing to do right now. Let him rest and recover, get healthy.”
Before play resumed, Blue Jays manager John Schneider came to the mound and replaced Manoah with left-hander Génesis Cabrera.
After the game, Manoah called it “a terrible moment.”
“That’s probably the worst feeling ever,” Manoah said. “Definitely want to pray for him and his family. That’s the last thing you want to do, no matter the situation, no matter the team, no matter anything. I feel really bad about it. I’ll definitely be looking to see how he’s doing.”
In September 2021, Manoah hit Oakland’s Starling Marte in the helmet with a 92 mph pitch. Marte stayed in the game to run the bases but was later replaced.
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COLFAX, Iowa (AP) — In the small central Iowa town of Colfax, thousands of cyclists participating in the largest and oldest recreational bike ride in the world were stopped along its historic main street, staring ahead at a daunting climb that would lead them out of town.
The hill, coupled with soaring temps and the vibrant downtown, made a morning sitting in the shade quite appealing.
It’s become almost simplistic to say that “small-town America” is slowly dying. That opportunities for young people have dried up, just like businesses and main streets. That the only way forward in life involves moving to a big city. But the reality is towns such as Colfax are flourishing, and that was especially evident on RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across the state, where dozens of small towns dotting the 500-mile route welcomed some 50,000 riders with open arms.
Colfax is a prime example. It experienced a nearly 8% increase in population from the 2010 census to the most recent in 2020, turning around two decades of decline. Its population of 2,255 represented its highest since the 1990s.
Sure, many small towns are still struggling, but what has allowed those such as Colfax to thrive?
“Mostly, a wonderful mayor and council and volunteers that just ensure a vital community,” explains Wade Wagoner, the former city manager for the small town of Lake Park, and now the city administrator for Colfax.
“Des Moines and the metro growing to the east doesn’t hurt,” Wagoner said. “Also, the fact that we still have a high school and citizens just approved a $14 million bond for athletic and academic improvements make people want to raise a family here.”
Wagoner underscores that location is important. After the COVID-19 pandemic, when many jobs became partially or fully remote, people who may have once worked in a city could suddenly live just about anywhere, including small towns across America.
Wagoner goes on to talk about the smallest Fareway grocery store in the state, the coffee shop and bank and city hall, all of which make for a bustling hub. There’s also a rich history with mineral water that makes Colfax’s downtown large for its size.
In other words, Colfax has leaned into its strengths to create a community that people want to call home.
And every few years, big events such as RAGBRAI roll through, giving them a chance to shine.
“Lots of trash and (Port-o-potties,” Wagoner said of the traveling circus, “but it is actually pretty cool. It lets us show off the town and certain businesses do make some money. Others find it a pain. But it’s only for a single day.”
If nothing else, the horde of cyclists are good for making money.
In Polk City, between the busy metros of Ames and Des Moines, high school students collected money to fund their after-prom party. Elsewhere on the ride, residents of Slater were using donations to build a new community center and library. In Breda, where the route went through Monday, the town was trying to raise $300,000 to replace the lights at its baseball grandstand, which was built in 1946 and has withstood the test of time.
Breda, population 500, is another example of a small town doing well. It has steadily gained residents for the past 30 years.
In the quiet hamlet of Oxford, just past the fire department and the Deja Brew Coffee House & Bakery, four boys took turns in a dunk tank Friday as cyclists passed through on a day of unrelenting heat — the index topped out at 112 degrees.
For just $5, riders got three shots at the tank. All the proceeds went to their little league program.
The boys were winning on two fronts: staying cool and making cash.
The population of Slater, just north of Polk City, has steadily grown the past three decades.
“Many young families have moved into Slater recently for the school system, and safety of our small town, and ease of getting around,” said Evy Raes of the Slater Area Historical Association. “Our sense of community was tested when a derecho roared through in August 2020. Never fear: anyone with a pickup truck, a chain saw and a six-pack was out in the streets after the storm, helping neighbors clear and dispose of the debris. People really pulled together and no one was a stranger.”
That sense of community isn’t always felt in bigger cities. And more than anything, Raes said, that has helped them to thrive.
“We are a small town with big ideals,” Raes said. “Many people who move into Slater feel an instant connection with the community. It is said though, ‘Don’t gossip about anybody who’s lived here awhile, because they may be related to the person you’re talking to.’ My family has lived here over 74 years, and some days we feel like the new people.”
Turns out that, at least in some small towns, there are in fact plenty of new people.
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Dave Skretta is a Kansas City, Missouri-based AP Sports Writer. He grew up in the small-but-vibrant northeast Iowa town of Decorah and and has ridden RAGBRAI many times, though he’s never written about it while doing it. Skretta wrote periodic updates from the road. He covered 579 miles from start to finish.
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ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Céline Boutier carded a 4-under 67 in the third round of the Évian Championship on Saturday to increase her lead to four shots going into the final day.
The 29-year-old Boutier aims to become the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament, which became a major in 2013.
“I didn’t start that good to be honest. I missed the first three greens but got a good break on 2 and was able to chip in. Then I just had really good chances on the two par-fives, seven and nine, and was able to take advantage of that,” said Boutier, who had a bogey on the 12th hole in a round of five birdies.
“I was just trying to focus on making, hitting a good shot, and if I happen to have a birdie opportunity, I hit a solid putt. It was definitely positive and felt pretty good to start very good on the front.”
Boutier’s closest challenger is Japan’s Nasa Hataoka, who posted a 68 on Saturday after rounds of 70 and 67.
“Hopefully I will get more birdies tomorrow. It was good iron shots and distance control,” Hataoka said. “Also I was good too with my putting stroke, so I was really comfortable. Tomorrow is another new day, and I want to enjoy the next 18 holes.”
Minjee Lee of Australia and Brooke Henderson of Canada are joint-third, a shot behind Hataoka.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the team’s next two games so she can focus on her mental health.
The 6-foot-9 center — who became an international story during her 10-month detainment in Russia last year — is averaging 18.2 points and 6.7 rebounds over 20 games this season.
“The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return,” the team said in a statement on Saturday.
Griner’s impressive individual season hasn’t translated to success for the Mercury, who have a 6-17 record and fired Vanessa Nygaard earlier in the season.
The Mercury’s tough season and coaching change are among the multiple challenges Griner has faced in her return to the WNBA following her ordeal in Russia on drug-related charges that caused her to miss the entire 2022 season.
Griner and her teammates were confronted by what the WNBA called a “provocateur” at the Dallas airport in June and she’s also dealt with a hip injury that caused her to miss a handful of games.
Griner will miss road games against Chicago on Sunday and Indiana on Tuesday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, five days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California.
The 18-year-old plays a brief melody in front of his family, smiles and gets up without speaking in the video posted on his father’s Instagram account. The video doesn’t indicate where or when it was shot.
“A man of many talents,” the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can be heard saying in the background as Bronny finishes playing with his two younger siblings looking on.
TMZ posted photos of Bronny out to dinner with his family, which it says were taken Friday night. They show the teenager with his father outside celebrity hot spot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.
Wearing black pants and a zip-up hoodie, Bronny carried his phone while standing outside the Italian restaurant.
Bronny was released from the hospital on Thursday. He will continue to undergo tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest, which occurred Monday morning during a workout at USC’s Galen Center.
Bronny, whose full name is LeBron James Jr., committed to USC in May after the 6-foot-3 guard became one of the nation’s top prospects out of Sierra Canyon School in nearby Chatsworth.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray’s football career was nearly flawless for the first 25 years of his life: First, he was a Texas high school phenom, then a Heisman Trophy winner, then the No. 1 overall pick for the Arizona Cardinals, then a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
In all those situations, Murray was being compared to other football players.
These days, the competition is with himself.
“This is different,” Murray said. “This is you-on-you. Nobody really knows what you’re going through except for yourself and whoever you’re working out with.”
Murray, who turns 26 on Aug. 7, is working his way back to football relevancy following an underwhelming fourth season that was cut short by a torn ACL in his right knee against the New England Patriots on Dec. 12.
The quarterback acknowledged some tough days after the surgery — nights when it was tough to sleep because of the pain — but said he’s not feeling sorry for himself as he works to get back to the field.
“I get to do what I love every day — play quarterback in the NFL,” Murray said. “Did I get hurt? Yeah. Did I experience something no one wants to experience? Yeah. But it’s nothing for me to get up and work out. I was already doing that before I got hurt.”
Murray’s expected to miss at least a few games of the upcoming season while he continues to recover, and the quarterback watched Saturday’s practice at State Farm Stadium in a gray hooded sweatshirt and long black sleeve over his entire right leg.
His impending return is the hottest topic for the Cardinals during camp, but says he’s not committing to a certain return date.
“I don’t have a timetable,” Murray said.
Murray said he saw Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow at a recent UFC event and the two discussed the perils of an ACL injury. Burrow tore the ACL in his left knee during his rookie season in 2020, but returned to play 16 games in 2021.
“I wouldn’t want to go out there and hurt the team or hurt myself,” Murray said. “The advice that I’ve gotten from a lot of people around me is to go when you’re ready. Don’t listen to outside noise. Don’t feel pressure to come back because of this situation or that situation.
“Whenever you’re ready, you’ll know you’re ready.”
Murray has been very good — at times spectacular — for much of his first four seasons. His uncanny scrambling ability has produced several highlight-reel plays and he’s got plenty of arm to make all the throws he needs to make.
The apex of his pro career came in 2021, when the Cardinals started the season with a 10-2 record and looked like a Super Bowl favorite. But the franchise collapsed, losing four of the next five games before getting blown out against the Los Angeles Rams in an embarrassing playoff performance.
With high hopes in 2022, the Cardinals were one of the league’s most disappointing teams, finishing with a 4-13 record. Murray was far from the only reason for those struggles, but also wasn’t blameless, as his performance regressed in several areas.
“It’s not a bad thing to sit back, watch, and try to make this a positive deal,” Murray said. “I feel good. Getting better each and every day, taking one day at a time. Just trying to be there for my teammates and learn as much as possible before I do stuff on the field.”
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill made big changes after last season’s debacle, bringing in a defensive-minded coach in Jonathan Gannon and a new general manager in Monti Ossenfort. The new regime seems just as smitten with Murray as the previous one — Gannon said one major reason he took the Cardinals job was Murray’s presence.
Murray says he’s excited about what the changes can bring.
The Cardinals have a large monetary interest in making things work: Murray signed a $230.5 million, five-year deal before last offseason that keeps him in the desert until 2028.
“It’s been great so far,” Murray said. “We’re actually establishing a run game. I believe we’ll be able to run the ball a lot better, which will only be a weapon for us. Get under center, mix it up, not be as predictable.”
Veteran Colt McCoy is the Cardinals’ most likely quarterback while Murray continues to recover. The 36-year-old has been the team’s backup for the past two seasons and has a 3-3 record in the six games he’s started.
The other current options are David Blough, who played decently in two starts last season, and Clayton Tune, a rookie fifth-round pick out of Houston.
“To me, whoever is available, we’re trying to put the best guy out there to win football games,” Gannon said. “Obviously, Kyler’s not available right now, but we’ve got a lot of guys who are very capable who I’m excited to see play and compete if he’s not ready to go.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The fight itself didn’t match the hype, but Terence Crawford’s performance exceeded it.
He knocked down Errol Spence Jr. three times Saturday night before finally ending the fight at 2:32 of the ninth round on a technical knockout to cement himself as one of the greatest welterweights in history.
The fight, the most-anticipated boxing match in several years, made Crawford the first undisputed champion in the 147-pound division in the four-belt era that began in 2004.
Crawford (40-0, 31 knockouts) already owned the WBO belt, and took the WBC, WBA and IBF titles from Spence (28-1). Crawford also ran his KO streak to 11 matches, the second-longest active stretch.
Crawford, 35, has won titles at super lightweight and lightweight in addition to welterweight, capturing the latter after moving up in 2018. The Omaha, Nebraska, fighter became the first male boxer to become the undisputed champion in two divisions in the four-belt era.
“I only dreamed of being a world champion,” Crawford said. “I’m an over-achiever. Nobody believed in me when I was coming up, but I made everybody a believer. I want to thank Spence and his team because without him none of this would have been possible.”
A big fight night on the Strip still brings out the stars, with recording artist Andre 3000 of Outkast, NBA star Damian Lillard and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at T-Mobile Arena. They were among the celebrities that also included former boxing champions such as Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
Eminem introduced Crawford and his song “Lose Yourself” played as he walked into the ring before a sellout crowd of 19,990 at T-Mobile Arena.
Spence was the aggressor early on, but Crawford sent him to the floor with a right hand with 20 seconds left in the second round. Then Crawford went after Spence, but time ran out before he could finish him off.
Crawford, a minus-154 favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, then took control of the fight, landing several major blows, often on counters. But Crawford also picked his spots to go after Spence, his punching power taking a heavy toll.
“He was just better tonight,” Spence said. “I make no excuses. He was throwing a harder jab. He was timing with his jab, and he had his timing down on point.”
In the seventh round, Crawford knocked down Spence twice — with a short right at 1:02 and with another right with just a second left.
The fight was essentially over at that point, though Crawford backed off in the eighth round. He came roaring back in the ninth to end it for sure.
Crawford didn’t waste the chance to gloat afterward, directly responding to his critics.
“They said I wasn’t good enough and I couldn’t beat these welterweights,” Crawford said. “I just kept my head to the sky and kept praying to God that I would get the opportunity to show the world how great Terence Crawford is. Tonight, I believe I showed how great I am.”
Spence, however, said he would be up for a rematch, but wants to move up to the 154-pound division.
“We’ve got to do it again,” Spence said. “I would be a lot better.”
Crawford said he would have no problem moving up a weight class.
“I’m in the hurt business,” Crawford said. “Forty-seven is kind of hard for me, too. I was already talking about moving up in weight and challenging (champion Jermell) Charlo.”
The 33-year-old Spence, who lives in DeSoto, Texas, won the IBF title in 2017, claimed the WBC championship in 2019 and took the WBA championship last year.
In the co-main event, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (25-2-1) of Mexico beat Chicago resident Giovanni Cabrera (21-1) by split decision in a WBC and WBA lightweight match. Judges Benoit Roussel (114-113) and Don Trella (115-112) scored the fight in favor of Cruz, and Glenn Feldman gave Cabrera the fight by a 114-113 score. Cruz had a point deducted because of a head butt.
Also, Alexandro Santiago (28-3-5) of Mexico won the vacant WBC bantamweight title with a 115-113, 116-112, 116-12 decision over Nonito Donaire (42-8), who lives in Las Vegas.
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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Two-time reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the rain-hit sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his huge lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 118 points.
It was Verstappen’s ninth straight win including the two sprint races he has won this season. He collected eight points for the victory and will look to extend his overall lead further in Sunday’s main race as he continues his march to a third straight world title.
“That was not bad,” Verstappen said with casual understatement.
He finished a comfortable 6.7 seconds ahead of McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and 10.7 clear of Alpine’s Pierre Gasly.
“I’m getting more and more comfortable with the car, which is much better than it was at the start of the year,” said the 22-year-old Piastri. “It’s been amazing for me.”
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in fourth but dropped down to seventh after being given a five-second time penalty for causing a collision when trying to overtake Perez, who scored no points after retiring near the end.
“Lewis crashed into me and took the whole right hand side of my car off,” said Perez, blaming that incident on his failure to finish.
Hamilton’s penalty moved Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. into fourth spot ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Lando Norris sixth and Mercedes driver George Russell in eighth behind his teammate Hamilton
This was the third of six scheduled sprint races this season, with Perez winning in Azerbaijan and Verstappen winning in Austria and here. The top eight drivers all score points from eight down to one.
The sprint race was delayed by more than one hour due to heavy rain, getting underway with a rolling start procedure after several laps behind a safety car, in order to clear more water off the track for the sprint, which lasted 11 laps.
“I think the rolling start was the smart thing to do,” Verstappen said. “(But) I think we could have a raced a little earlier, maybe two laps earlier.”
Safety was paramount at the Spa track, which has seen two drivers from other racing series killed in the past four years.
F2 driver Anthoine Hubert died in a multi-car crash at the track in 2019, on the eve of the F1 race.
Dutch teenage driver Dilano van ’t Hoff was killed earlier this month on the same circuit while competing in the Formula Regional European Championship.
Two years ago, six drivers from the all-female W Series needed medical checks following a heavy crash during a qualifying session on the same track.
Spa’s layout features a notorious flat-out uphill section known as Eau Rouge, which is followed by a blind corner sequence into Radillon.
The most serious issue during rain is a lack of visibility with so much spray from the cars flying up.
“The water just stayed in the air. I couldn’t see anything so I can only imagine how bad it was at the back,” said Gasly, who was close friends with Hubert. “I was hoping no car (goes) off the track or collides on the straight because we know what happened (in the past).”
Even Verstappen was unsighted when at slow speed.
“I couldn’t even see the safety car sometimes and I was the first car,” Verstappen said. “Unfortunately we had these accidents happen over the years.”
It was a welcome result for Gasly, who crashed out of the Hungarian GP last weekend and whose team is undergoing an overhaul after some disappointing results.
The encouraging performance was also a poignant one for Gasly.
“It feels very special to have done it here in Spa,” he said. “So obviously a thought for Anthoine.”
Earlier, Verstappen edged out Piastri by just .011 seconds to take the sprint pole.
The shortened qualifying format — known as the “sprint shootout” — was delayed by 35 minutes because of wet and rainy conditions, with air blowers used to clear water from the track.
Piastri shot to the top of the leaderboard on his last run, only for Verstappen to typically find extra pace.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll pushed too hard in the final seconds of Q2, the second part of qualifying, and slid off into the barriers, mangling his right tire and bringing out a red flag. His teammate Fernando Alonso was on his out lap when the crash happened and couldn’t set a time, meaning he also failed to make it into Q3.
Heavy rain had also impacted Friday’s running at the 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which is nestled in a forest amid the Ardennes countryside and is often impacted by gloomy weather.
Verstappen also set the fastest time in qualifying for Sunday’s main race, but Leclerc will start from pole because of Verstappen’s five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change. He begins Sunday’s race from sixth, but that will not bother Verstappen considering he won here last year from 14th.
Verstappen and Perez have won every F1 race and sprint race between them in the ultra-dominant Red Bull car.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick one minute into the second round to win the main event lightweight bout at UFC 291 on Saturday night.
The third-ranked Gaethje (26-4) celebrated his victory by climbing to the top of the Octagon fence and doing a backflip off it. His perfectly timed headshot helped him avenge a loss to Poirier in 2018 when he suffered a fourth-round technical knockout via strikes.
“This chance at redemption was amazing,” Gaethje said. “It drove me to work harder to be ready.”
It was Gaethje’s 20th win by knockout or TKO and his seventh victory in his last nine fights. He also scored his first knockout win since UFC 249 in 2020.
“I was surprised by myself and how good I fought,” Gaethje said.
Second-ranked Poirier (29-8) entered the rematch between the two former interim lightweight champions as a minus-152 favorite according to FanDuel. He matched Gaethje blow for blow in the first round – earning a 10-9 advantage on two of three scorecards – before being quickly dispatched in the second.
The decisive high kick from one former champ caught the other by surprise because it wasn’t a move that he expected to see from Gaethje.
“I thought I had four more rounds,” Poirier said. “I didn’t know I had two more minutes.”
With the victory, Gaethje earned a BMF belt – the second UFC fighter to be awarded that belt.
Beating Poirier opens the door for Gaethje to have a potential title bout against the winner of Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, who are set to square off at UFC 294 in October.
Gaethje’s BMF win over Poirier headlined five main card bouts.
Alex Pereira defeated Jan Blachowicz by split decision in a light heavyweight bout billed as the co-main event for his eighth win in his last nine fights.
Pereira (8-2), ranked second as a middleweight, made his debut in the light heavyweight division at UFC 291 after losing the middleweight title belt via knockout to Israel Adesanya at UFC 287 in April. Blachowicz (29-10-1) did not make the transition in weight class a smooth one for the former champion.
He weathered early takedowns in the first two rounds and rallied in the third round.
Derrick Lewis earned a record 14th knockout win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima just 33 seconds into the first round of the heavyweight bout. The No.10-ranked Lewis (27-11) scored an immediate takedown with a flying knee and pummeled 15th-ranked Rogerio de Lima (21-10-1) with repeated punches to score the early finish. He celebrated snapping a three-fight slide by stripping off his shorts and dancing around the Octagon.
“The win means a lot to me,” Lewis said. “I had a lot of pressure on me coming into this fight and I just wanted to prove to everyone I’m still one of the best fighters in the world.”
Bobby Green beat Tony Ferguson by submission via choke with six seconds left in the third round of the lightweight bout. Green (30-14-1) dominated the final two rounds to earn his second career submission, scoring takedowns in both rounds while raining repeated blows that left his opponent battered. He denied Ferguson (26-9) a shot at earning his first UFC victory since 2019, sending the 39-year-old fighter home with his sixth straight loss.
Kevin Holland made quick work of Michael Chiesa to win the welterweight bout. Holland (25-9) beat the 12th-ranked Chiesa — fighting for the first time following a two-year hiatus — by submission at 2:39 in the first round. He used his length and striking abilities to trap Chiesa (18-7) in a D’arce choke, forcing a quick tap out.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, Jazz coach Will Hardy, and former Jazz stars Deron Williams and Karl Malone were among those in attendance at the second UFC pay-per-view event in 11 months in the Beehive State.
UFC reported a live gate of $6.5 million, breaking the previous venue record set at UFC 278 in August 2022. A sellout crowd of 18,467 was in attendance.
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Jimmy Graham offered a few reasons why — at age 36 and without having played football last year — he could become a playmaker again for the New Orleans Saints.
“I’m feeling better than ever. I’m still 6-(foot)-7 and I like the red zone,” the veteran tight end said Saturday in his first public comments since rejoining his first NFL team Tuesday. “I definitely came into this with a chip on my shoulder and with something to prove.”
Estimating he weighed as much as 285 pounds in his previous stint with the Saints, when he worked out like “a meathead,” Graham said he has been cycling “hundreds of miles a week” and has changed his workout and eating habits to suit to his age.
“I know I’m definitely in shape,” said Graham, now listed at 265 pounds. “That’s not a problem at all.”
Graham, who has caught at least eight touchdown passes in six of his 12 NFL seasons, was a favorite target of former star quarterback Drew Brees and among the most popular players in New Orleans before the club surprisingly traded him to Seattle in 2015.
Many fans were upset, including general manager Micky Loomis’ own daughter. So, too, was Graham.
“For me, it was pretty shocking,” Graham said. “I thought I would never leave this place. … I woke up to the part of the business that hurt.”
Alluding to a difficult childhood in which he sometimes lived in an orphanage, Graham added, “at first it was very difficult because of my connection with Drew as an ‘older brother’ and all the people in this building.”
“It was family, you know?” Graham continued. “So, for me, a guy who didn’t have a lot of family, it was definitely a difficult time.”
Graham played three seasons with the Seahawks — where he had a major knee injury 2015, but also his last 10-TD season in 2017 — before spending two seasons each at Green Bay and Chicago. He said he spent several of those seasons avoiding interviews because he “didn’t really have a lot to say that was positive.”
In recent years, Graham said, he longed for another chance to play in New Orleans.
“I’ve been trying to come home for a long time,” Graham said, adding that by last season, he didn’t want to play anywhere else. He said several teams reached out to him in 2022, but he told his agent, Jimmy Sexton, “that if I don’t retire as a Saint that I wasn’t going to play again.”
Sitting out last season was “extremely weird, especially after you spend a whole offseason preparing (to play), working out and making sure you’re in shape,” he said. “I think everything happens for a reason and I think it’ll be to my benefit.”
The Saints used a third-round pick to draft Graham in 2010, despite the fact that he’d played just one season of football at Miami after spending four seasons as a basketball power forward for the Hurricanes.
In just his second NFL season, Graham caught 99 passes for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns and was selected to his first of five Pro Bowls. He had another banner season in 2013, with 1,215 yards and a career-high 16 TDs receiving.
Around that time, current Saints tight end Foster Moreau was playing for Jesuit High School in New Orleans and had a signed No. 80 Graham Saints jersey in a shadow box in his room.
“Jimmy was a dog, and he still is. Honestly, he runs great,” Moreau said. “So, it’s just such a funny situation. You walk into the locker room and, ‘Oh my God! Jimmy Graham right there.’”
Graham’s production plummeted in his final season with the Bears in 2021, when he caught 14 passes for 167 yards and three TDs in 15 games.
And while the Saints cannot be sure how well he’ll play this season, they expressed confidence he’ll be a leader in the locker room. Graham sounded ready to embrace that role, noting that he, along with 13th-year defensive end Cameron Jordan, are the only players on the roster who’d once been teammates with most of the stars of the Saints’ 2009 championship team.
“I understand what that culture was like and what that looks like, the sacrifice that it takes and the brotherhood – that bond – that needs to be molded,” Graham said.
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ, has been seeking a contract extension before his rookie contract expires at the end of this season and he’s been one of several running backs to publicly air their grievances throughout the offseason.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the request hadn’t been made public. NFL Network first reported Taylor’s request to be traded.
It came shortly after Taylor left team owner Jim Irsay’s motorhome after a meeting that lasted nearly an hour as the Colts conducted a night practice.
“It was just a good conversation and, you know, hopeful going forward,” Irsay told reporters after practice. “We’re looking forward to a great season, hoping that Jonathan’s a big part of that and I think we had a good conversation.”
Taylor has not spoken with reporters since being placed on the physically unable to perform list Tuesday. General manager Chris Ballard said then the Colts wanted to wait for a new deal until they could see how a healthy Taylor fit the new offense installed by first-year coach Shane Steichen.
Taylor topped the 2,000-yard mark twice in college at Wisconsin and rushed for 2,980 yards and 29 TDs in his first two NFL seasons. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection in 2021, when he led the league with 2,171 total yards and tied for the league lead in total touchdowns with 20.
Last year, he rushed for 861 yards despite missing six games with an ankle injury that required offseason surgery. Indy also struggled, finishing the season 4-11-1.
Irsay posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday suggesting some player agents were acting in bad faith by complaining about how much running backs earned with a franchise tag designation after the collective bargaining agreement was negotiated in good faith. The $10.1 million price tag is the lowest of any position other than kickers or punters.
On Saturday, in front of a capacity crowd at Grand Park in Westfield a staff member took Taylor to the nearby motorhome. Irsay did not divulge details of the meeting afterward, but did talk about two other former Colts star runners — Marshall Faulk, who was traded after Peyton Manning’s rookie season in 1998, and Edgerrin James, who left as a free agent between the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
“I’m responsible for everyone on the team and to look at the cap money as you go forward,” Irsay said. “It’s a great responsibility and you try to be as fair as you possibly can be with the whole football team. So again, I’m hopeful.”
Now the Colts may be looking to move Taylor before he even gets a chance to team up rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in April.
“We need to make sure he (Taylor) is healthy, and we expect he should have an outstanding year,” Irsay said. “(Linebacker) E.J. Speed had the same surgery and is doing well, but it’s early in the process and we want to make sure Jonathan is 100%.”
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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Wendie Renard was threatening to skip the Women’s World Cup and Eugénie Le Sommer wasn’t in selection contention just a few months ago under France’s previous coaching regime.
A management overhaul and a change of heart ultimately led to two of French football’s most experienced players combining for Les Bleues on Saturday to deliver a 2-1 win over Brazil that put them into a strong position to progress to the round of 16.
Le Sommer missed with a diving header in the 13th minute but needed only four more minutes to convert her next chance, beating Brazilian goalkeeper Leticia with a more emphatic header to score her record-extending 90th international goal.
Debinha equalized for Brazil as the hour approached, and the game opened up as both teams pressed for a winner. That’s when Renaud stepped in.
Renard, who’d been in doubt for the match because of a calf injury she picked up in France’s lackluster opening 0-0 draw against Jamaica, drifted unmarked to the back edge of the box to meet a corner kick with a powerful header in the 83rd and clinch victory.
It meant the well-traveled Hervé Renard, who was hired in March to replace Corinne Diacre, became the first head coach to win games at both the women’s and men’s World Cups.
His upset victory with Saudi Arabia over eventual champion Argentina was one of the highlights of the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year. His French women’s team showed signs against Brazil that it could go deep in the tournament.
He credited his veteran players, either recalled or convinced to remain, for the turnaround.
Wendie Renard “is the most important player in the dressing room. Always talking, motivating the the other girls,” the France coach said, describing his captain’s influence on the team. Of other veterans like Le Sommer and Kadidiatou Diani, he added: “You need leaders in the team — they have a good experience and we need them to motivate also the other players.”
Le Sommer, who missed selection for the 2022 Euros under former coach Diacre, was in the thick of the early action for France.
The French started with a high tempo and had three chances before Sakina Karchaoui’s long floating ball into the area found Diani, who leaped and headed square for Le Sommer to finish off from directly in front.
The Brazilian women had never beaten France but started to meet them for intensity as halftime approached, helped by the majority of an almost 50,000-strong crowd.
Debinha equalized in the 58th, finishing off a quick passing movement into the area, controlling a deflected ball with the outside of her leg before firing in a right-foot shot.
Leticia kept Brazil in the game with a string of impressive saves, and Selma Bacha hit the side netting with her shot from the right in the 75th, unable to break the deadlock for France.
After Renard broke the deadlock, Brazil sent Marta in the 86th for her 22nd World Cup appearance — moving her to outright second on the country’s all-time list — but she wasn’t able to equalize in a frenetic finish.
Brazil is now winless in 12 women’s internationals against France, a setback for a team that opened the Women’s World Cup with a thumping 4-0 win over Panama, with Ary Borges scoring three goals and providing the back-heel assist for one of the goals of the tournament.
Against a more disciplined defense, the Brazilians weren’t able to finish despite creating ample opportunities.
Coach Pia Sundhage said she was disappointed with her Brazilian team’s first half and overall lack of cohesion.
The defensive lapse on the set piece that led to France’s winning goal was discouraging, she said, before adding: “I’m more disappointed we couldn’t make this a game where we play like the Brazilian style.”
Jamaica edged Panama 1-0 later Saturday in Perth to join France on four competition points in Group F, one ahead of Brazil. On Wednesday, three teams will be vying for two spots in the next round when Brazil meets Jamaica in Melbourne and France takes on Panama in Sydney.
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FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — The American swim team has had a so-so meet at the world championships in Japan. Meanwhile, Australia and China have been pouring it on.
The American gold-medal count at the worlds is the lowest in at least two decades, although the overall medal count of gold, silver, and bronze, is similar to most years.
“Obviously, we’d like to win more gold medals and I think we will,” American coach Bob Bowman said going into Sunday’s final day.
The slight predicament for Bowman is that two of the swimmers he coaches at Arizona State University, Leon Marchand of France and Hungary’s Hubert Kos, have won four gold medals. Marchand has three, and he’s sure to be a star in next year’s Paris Olympics, and Kos has one.
That’s the same gold-medal total for the entire American team through seven of eight days — four gold. The average for the Americans over the last nine championships has been about 15 golds.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, two of the first three questions Bowman fielded were about Marchand and Kos, from French and Hungarian news outlets.
“If you look at swimming, every coach on the U.S. team is coaching a foreign swimmer, an international swimmer. There’s always that dynamic,” said Bowman, who has legendary status for helping Michael Phelps win 23 Olympic gold medals.”
Bowman was cautious about taking credit for Kos, who came to Arizona State late last year. He went from being a good individual medley swimmer to a world champion a few days ago in the 200-meter backstroke.
“I think it’s just the Bob Bowman effect,” said Kos, son of an American father and Hungarian mother. ”That’s as simple as it is.”
He said Bowman had a “magic” touch.“
Bowman played down his role.
“He (Kos) had an excellent coach at home for 10 years before me,” Bowman said. “He deserved the credit for this. I just helped a little bit at the end.”
Bowman compared Marchand to Phelps. But can he produce and endure the pressure, particularly with the Olympics in his home country.
“It remains to be seen what he can do next year. It’s going to be a lot of expectations,” Bowman said. “But I feel like he’s done a very good rehearsal this year and last year. They’ve been good preparations for what will happen next year and we’ll try to carry that over to Paris.”
Swimming is an individual sport, separate from team sports like soccer. It would be unthinkable for the coach of Real Madrid to be also coaching Barcelona players on the side. But it’s normal in swimming, and Bowman said he was “ethically” comfortable with it.
“I mean, the bottom line is I get paid to coach these guys at ASU,” he said. “I’m representing my country for the love of my country and happy to do that. I don’t think there’s an ethical question. It’s not a zero-sum. I’m not taking away from the U.S. guys.”
He said he was interested in coaching the Americans at next year’s Olympics, but suggested any decision was still pending.
“I don’t think we know yet,” he said. “I have to go through this week, get home, think about what the scenarios look (like) and then we’ll decide. I always want to do. But we’ll see how it goes.”
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BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Chasing his first PGA Tour victory Lee Hodges shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to stretch his lead to five strokes with a round left in the 3M Open.
Hodges had a 20-under 193 total at the TPC Twin Cities to break the tournament 54-hole mark of 195 set last year by Scott Piercy. Hodges led at 8 under after the first round and a record 15 under after the second.
“I have nothing to lose,” Hodges said. “I’m out here playing with house money. I have a job next year on the PGA Tour, this is all great. This is just icing on the cake.”
J.T. Poston was second after a 66. Defending champion Tony Finau was another stroke back at 14 under after a 67.
Hodges’ best finish in 64 prior events was a tie for third at The American Express in 2022, the only other time the 28-year-old Alabama player has led or shared the lead after 54 holes.
And he almost certainly has played himself into the playoffs that begin in two weeks. He began the week 74th in the FedEx Cup standings, with the top 70 players qualifying.
“I honestly don’t think I’ll be that nervous tonight.” Hodges said. “I’ll hang out with my wife. We’ll go do something fun. I mean, yeah, it’s just golf at the end of the day. I’m lucky to be here.”
Hodges opened with an up-and-down even nine holes, then had five birdies on the back nine.
“I didn’t think I played bad on the front nine, I just couldn’t really get it close to the hole and when I did, I couldn’t make the putt,” he said.
Things were much different after the turn.
Hodges dropped birdie putts from 12 feet on No. 10 and nearly 11 feet on No. 11. His tee shot on the par-3 13th stopped 4 1/2 feet from the cup for another birdie. He added a 5-foorter for birdie on 16 and a 7-footer on 18.
He’ll be paired with Poston on Sunday the final group.
“We play some practice rounds together and I know him really well,” Poston said. “He’s a good friend. So, if I can’t get it done tomorrow, I’ll be pulling for him.”
Finau birdied four of his final eight holes. Last year, he trailed by five shots early in the final round and won by three at 17 under.
“It was just nice to make a run on the back nine today just to give myself a chance,” Finau said. “If I’m eight back, that’s a whole different feeling than five or six. I was just happy with the way I finished my round today and to creep up and just be a little closer to the lead.”
Aaron Baddeley was fourth at 13 under after a 65.
Sam Ryder (65), Keith Mitchell (67), Billy Horschel (68) and Kevin Streelman (69) were 12 under. Ryder birdied in his final five holes — and seven of nine — to toe the tournament back-nine record of 29. Mitchell set that mark two years ago.
Kevin Yu shot 29 on his first nine, tying a score recorded by five others, but he was 5 over for his final six holes to finish with a 67. He was tied for 11th.
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Megan Rapinoe is adjusting to her new role at the Women’s World Cup, even if it means she’s not on the field as much as she’d like to be.
The outspoken 38-year-old known for her eclectic hair colors and the iconic victory pose she struck at the 2019 World Cup is the oldest player on the team. She already announced that her fourth World Cup would be her last.
“Ultimately, we’re at the World Cup. This is where everybody wants to be, whether you’re playing 90 minutes, whether you’re a game changer, whatever,” she said Sunday. “I think it’s a lot similar to what I thought it would be — bringing all the experience that I can, all the experience that I have, and ultimately being ready whenever my number is called up.”
Rapinoe has played limited minutes so far, coming in as a substitute in the 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the tournament opener, which was her 200th career appearance for the team.
She was available but didn’t play in the disappointing 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday in Wellington. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski made just one substitution in the match, bringing in midfielder Rose Lavelle after the first half.
“I think all of us on the bench, it’s like we think we should be on the field as much as the players on the field believe that they should be on the field,” Rapinoe said. “Every player on the field that starts the game thinks that they should play 90 minutes, and every player who doesn’t, who is a sub, thinks that they should be on at some point.”
The United States has won the last two World Cups, but the players find themselves in a more precarious position as they chase an unprecedented third consecutive title. The Americans need at least a draw going into the final group match against Portugal on Tuesday at Eden Park in Auckland.
The Americans top Group E, even on points with the Netherlands, but hold the edge because of goal difference. Portugal, which beat Vietnam, could send the United States home early with a win over the Americans.
“We’re unsatisfied with the way we played, but we know there are areas that we can be better and I think there’s some really simple fixes we can do to put ourselves in a better position to have more joy on the ball, especially in the final third,” Rapinoe said. “I think everybody’s looking at this like `Let’s go.’”
At the 2019 World Cup in France, Rapinoe scored six goals over the course of the tournament, including a penalty in a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final. She also finished with three assists and claimed both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for the best overall player.
Rapinoe, who is engaged to former WNBA star Sue Bird, has been a leader on and off the field.
She made headlines during the 2019 tournament when she said she wouldn’t visit the White House if the United States won. Her decision was based on her disdain for then-President Donald Trump, and the team did not go to the White House after winning its second World Cup.
And in the midst of a dispute with U.S. Soccer over equal pay with the men’s national team, Rapinoe helped the women hold firm on their position.
“I just think back to 2019 in particular. We didn’t really talk about it a lot as a group but we were like, `Well, we have to win. This is kind of like a must-win World Cup for us.’ And I think it did give us confidence,” she said. “It pressured us, but I think we also knew that we could handle it and it was almost a mandatory upping of our level to be able to match everything that we were saying off the field. I think in so many ways we were betting on ourselves.”
Rapinoe has won two Women’s World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal with the United States. She also took home the Ballon d’Or and the Best FIFA Women’s Player awards — the game’s top individual honors — for her play in 2019.
As a fierce advocate for social justice issues, including gender equity and LGBTQ rights, she was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Joe Biden last year.
The team also won a new contract that pays the players the same as their male counterparts.
“I’ve always tried to use whatever platform we have, and this platform was built long before I got here. We just continue to add to to it, to grow the game, to make the world a better place, to use our voices, to advocate for more,” she said.
At this World Cup, she’s passing that legacy on to younger generation. Fourteen of the U.S. players are playing in their first World Cup. In 2019, Carli Lloyd was in a similar role of a player who was also something of a coach who led by example.
Rapinoe is doing that now.
“Still every day in training I’m like, `I’m gonna try to bust your ass,’ and that makes them better, that makes me better,” she said. “That makes the whole team better. So I think it’s been really rewarding. And I think ultimately, and I think that this gets lost, but I get to play in another World Cup.”
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The Texas Rangers agreed to acquire three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.
The Rangers will be adding the 39-year-old Scherzer with another former Mets pitcher with Cy Young credentials, two-time winner Jacob deGrom, sidelined by Tommy John elbow surgery, possibly all the way through the end of next season.
According to multiple reports, the deal nets New York one of the top Texas prospects in infielder Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr.
As part of the deal, Scherzer agreed to opt in on the final year of his contract in 2024 at $43 million, according to reports that also said the Mets were paying about $35 million of the remaining $58 million on the right-hander’s contract.
The Mets, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments, unloaded Scherzer two days after sending closer David Robertson to Miami for two minor leaguers.
New York began the season with the highest payroll in baseball at $353 million but started the day 17 games behind Atlanta in the NL East and 6 1/2 games back in the wild-card race.
The next question is what the Mets will do with Justin Verlander, another three-time Cy Young winner signed through next season. There should be plenty of suitors for the 40-year-old right-hander.
Texas has emerged from six consecutive losing seasons to lead the AL West all but one day in three-time World Series champion Bruce Bochy’s first season as manager.
The Rangers made the first notable move of this trading season by getting once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman from Kansas City in June. Chapman has stayed in a setup role with Will Smith handling most of the closing duties.
Now Texas has bolstered the rotation knowing deGrom might be out until Scherzer’s contract expires at the end of next season.
The trade for Scherzer came on the same day the Rangers said they were again bumping back the next start for All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Bochy said Eovaldi had a sore elbow, but the club doesn’t think it’s serious.
The Rangers added deGrom in the offseason on a $185 million, five-year contract, knowing there was risk in signing the oft-injured right-hander.
He lasted just six starts — all Texas wins — before elbow issues sidelined deGrom for a month. It took multiple MRIs to determine the extent of the damage to his elbow, and the Tommy John procedure in June was the second of his career. The other was in rookie ball with the Mets in 2010.
“I think we need to improve as a starting rotation,” Bochy said before the Rangers’ game at San Diego on Saturday night, as reports of the trade were circulating. “I think that’s fair to say.”
Scherzer (9-4) was leading the Mets in victories but had his highest ERA (4.01) since 2011 with Detroit. The eight-time All-Star started Friday at home against Washington, allowing one run in seven innings in a 5-1 New York victory.
With 210 career victories, Scherzer is third among active pitchers behind Verlander and Kansas City’s Zack Greinke.
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AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson in San Diego contributed to this report.
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SYDNEY (AP) — Some of the biggest names in soccer have yet to show up at the Women’s World Cup.
That’s literally been the case of Australian star Sam Kerr, who missed the first two games with a calf injury.
Kerr has recovered in time to play for Australia in a crucial final Group B game against Canada on Monday. The Matildas need to beat the Canadians to ensure they advance to the knockout round, and the Chelsea striker’s return to the lineup brings needed energy to the team.
“Mentally, it’s massive. It brings so much to our team and obviously also a lot to the opposition knowing that we have Sam available for this game,” Australia defender Ellie Carpenter said.
Kerr’s injury on the eve of Australia’s opening game against Ireland set the tone for a tournament that hasn’t been kind to some of its biggest stars. She was the face of co-host Australia’s preparations for the tournament, which is also being staged in New Zealand.
She dominated the covers of magazines across newsstands, while the autobiography she released late last year chronicled her rise to become arguably the best player in the women’s game right now. Kerr’s popularity transcends women’s soccer and she is considered a national icon.
So the disappointment was palpable when news broke about an hour before the opening match that Kerr was going to be sidelined at least two games in this tournament.
Kerr’s absence was felt in the 3-2 loss to Nigeria in Australia’s second game, a loss that put the Matildas in danger of elimination. It is not known what her role will be against Canada, but Australia needs Kerr to deliver in the final game of group play.
“I’m definitely going to be available, but how we decide to use that is not to be given to the opposition,” said Kerr.
The World Cup is supposed to be a showcase for the finest talent and biggest names, but injuries have always robbed the tournament of some its star players.
Norway forward Ada Hegerberg has had her playing time curtailed. Often referred to as “the Lionel Messi of women’s soccer,” Hederberg was part of a Norway’s 1-0 upset loss to New Zealand in the opening game of the World Cup.
It got worse for the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner when she suffered a groin injury in the warm-up ahead of Norway’s game against Switzerland, and she’s been ruled out of the final Group A game against the Philippines.
Keira Walsh of England suffered a knee injury against Denmark that will sidenline her for the Lionesses’ final Group D game against China. Described as irreplaceable, it is not known how much she will be able to play.
Even for some stars who have seen plenty of playing time, it has been difficult to make an impact.
American icon Alex Morgan has underwhelmed so far at her fourth World Cup, where she is hoping to help the United States to an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Morgan, the co-leading scorer at the last World Cup, has yet to score at this year’s event and missed a penalty in the 3-0 win against Vietnam. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski said Morgan was adapting to playing in a forward line with Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman.
“I think it’s not hard to realize that Alex’s role is slightly different than the Alex that we’re used to maybe in the past,” Andonovski said. “She does set up the other two forwards a lot more. It’s not that she’s not capable of scoring goals or getting behind crosses, but we can also see her playing balls to Trinity and Soph, but also getting crosses for them as well.”
Morgan, at 34, is now one of the older players at the tournament.
Christine Sinclair of Canada is also searching for first goal of the tournament. Sinclair is highest scorer in international soccer — men or women — with 190 goals.
Like Morgan, she also missed a penalty, in a 0-0 draw with Nigeria that could still prove costly. She was benched for Canada’s second game against Ireland before coming in as a substitute at halftime as the gold medalist from the Tokyo Olympics logged a come-from-behind 2-1 win.
At 40 years old, Sinclair is having to accept a more limited role for Canada.
Brazil great Marta, at 37, has also been used sparingly in her sixth World Cup.
Her teammate, Debinha, who is also an iconic figure to Brazil fans, has been one of the standout players for her country so far. But she wasn’t able to stop a 2-1 loss to France on Saturday despite scoring in that match.
The gap appears to be closing in the women’s game, with underdogs proving more of a test for the more established nations. That’s one reason some of the big name stars have yet to impress in tournament.
One of the few standouts who has not disappointed so far has been Alexandra Popp, who scored twice in Germany’s 6-0 rout of Morocco.
Major tournaments are traditionally a mix of rising talents coming to the surface, while established stars have the chance to confirm their status among the greats.
Linda Caicedo of Colombia, Lauren James of England and Melchie Dumornay of Haiti have proven their worth as some of the brightest prospects in the game. But as the second round of games nears its completion, it feels like the tournament is still waiting for many of its big hitters to make an impact.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin is not offering any apologies for the move he made last weekend at Pocono that caused Kyle Larson to hit the wall and let Hamlin sail on to victory.
Truth be told, it’s what NASCAR was hoping to see more of when it established the system that divides races into three stages, rewards drivers with points for doing well in those stages and allows them to accrue playoff points, Hamlin said.
“That is what it was geared to do — give us the sense of urgency to ramp up and that regular season performance matters to get to the final four with a shot,” he said at Richmond Raceway. “The system is doing what it was designed to do.”
Hamlin also has changed, he said, after getting spun several times while leading.
“If you have one person willing to be aggressive and one person not, aggressive will win every time,” he said.
Larson, who said things are “fine” between he and Hamlin after they exchanged text messages Friday night, agreed that the point system encourages the aggressive approach Hamlin took, but added that it “makes the guys on the receiving end more mad as well just because of what’s at stake and what’s taken.”
Larson said four or five restart battles with Kyle Busch at World Wide Technology Raceway in June showed how cleanly he tries to race other drivers.
“I respect Kyle and that’s why I raced him with respect at Gateway, and I respect Denny every bit as much, if not more, or I did,” he said.
“I tend to blow things over pretty quickly,” Larson said. “This time, I probably have let it linger on my attitude a little bit this week just because it’s happened more often with him than any other driver in my career and also a win was taken.”
Larson won the first Richmond race this season in April.
POINTS RACE
William Byron has dropped 30 points behind Martin Truex Jr. in the points race with five races remaining before the playoffs begin. The regular season champion gets a 15-point bonus, but Byron doesn’t expect to make any changes to the way he’s racing while trying to secure that top spot and bonus.
“It’s really important but we can’t get too focused on the result of the regular season points,” he said. “We obviously want those points, but our process has been like it is to this point, and if we start focusing on that carrot out in front of us too much, it’s going to get us off-track.”
CHASING SPEED
Chase Elliott said Richmond is “such a weird place” where his car never feels good, but he was pleased to make the second round of qualifying. He’ll start fourth.
“Any position you can gain is good ahead of 10th,” Elliott said. “I also know this is a place where you can qualify really good and be really bad.”
Elliott missed six races with an injury and another while serving a suspension. He hasn’t won yet and likely will need to win to make the playoffs. He’s 21st in points.
“There’s a few guys that I feel like have been consistently good at this track and the rest of us are kind of hit or miss,” Elliott said. “Hopefully we can hit it tomorrow and just put together a solid day, try to get some stage points and just get up in the mix.”
HEAT CHECK
The temperature was near 100 degrees when the cars went out for qualifying, and the heat index made it feel even hotter. It’s expected to be about 90 on Sunday.
“There’s less grip and more emphasis on tire management,” Brad Keselowski said. “It will be a different race here than it was in the spring, for sure.”
Truex and Larson are the betting favorites Sunday, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are getting back one former first-round pick just as they lose another.
Prized receiver Jameson Williams will practice on Sunday after missing the last four sessions with a leg injury. Sunday’s practice will be short and light after two hard days of hitting, but Williams’ return will still be a welcomed sight for the young wideout.
Williams caught just one pass while working his way back from an ACL injury last year, plus will open this season by serving a six-game suspension for gambling on non-NFL games. He’ll be barred from the practice facility for the first three weeks of that ban, placing a premium on the practice reps he can get before Week 1.
“Jamo will be out there today,” head coach Dan Campbell said before practice. “Now, by the way, today is a jog-through. We go hard for two days, we’re full pads, we’re physical, and we’re going to ramp back down today. It’s a shorter practice, it’s just over an hour, a jog-through, we’ll have two fields going. But Jamo will be out there for that.
“It’s important. We need him out there. He needs the reps, he needs the mental reps. But there again, he’s out there in the afternoon walk-throughs going through those things, but during the morning practice, man, part of that time is to get him out there and to rehab and get him running and get him moving. But yeah, young player, hadn’t played (much), so yeah, we do need him out there. The clock’s ticking every day. But that’s why he’ll be out there today. We’re pretty close to getting him back out there at (padded) practice.”
Sounds like Williams has not been cleared for the kind of padded practice the Lions have held the last two days, and will hold again on Monday morning. But he’s close, and needs all the reps he can get before his suspension begins in September.
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The patient was found with dried vomit on her face. She had a history of respiratory problems and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She should have been using oxygen.
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YPSILANTI, MI - Graduates from Ypsilanti Community Schools’ 10th class used the district’s slogan “stronger together” to describe why they think the historic consolidation between two financially struggling, rival school districts in their community a decade ago was a good fit.
“We all really stick together,” Ashton Alexander said, huddling with family after receiving his diploma on May 25. “I’m graduating with people who I’ve known since (kindergarten). I didn’t really think to move around. It worked out.”
Stories like this are common. Kasim Brown found a home at YCS as a senior after struggling to fit in at the Ypsilanti-based and highly-regarded Washtenaw International Middle Academy and High School. Myana Kyle said Ypsilanti’s ACCE virtual program helped her make up a significant number of credits in a manner of months so she could graduate on time.
While these graduates praise the virtues of being “stronger together” in a district formed from the consolidation of Ypsilanti Public Schools and Willow Run Community Schools in 2013, issues that challenged both districts, like shrinking enrollment due to school of choice and the legacy debt YCS inherited from the two former districts persist a decade later.
Where are they going?
Seeing consolidation as a “reset button” for the Ypsilanti and Willow Run communities, 61% of voters approved combining the two districts in 2012, with hopes of improving low academic performance and stabilizing the cash-strapped districts’ finances.
Since YCS’ inception, however, school of choice students exiting the district ballooned from 2,615 students in YCS’ first year to 4,687 three years later, leaving the new district in the same position of watching students leave.
Around 56% of public school students in Ypsilanti’s district boundaries attended school elsewhere during the 2022-23 school year, state data shows.
Approximately 1,100 of the 4,602 School of Choice students in 2022-23 went to Ann Arbor Public Schools while nearly 300 attended Lincoln Consolidated Schools. Another 2,400 attended charter schools in the area, contributing to YCS’ enrollment of 3,723 that has dropped more than 800 students since it was formed.
At $9,150 per student in funding from the state, school of choice students leaving the district represent a potential $42 million in funding YCS’ current $85-million budget isn’t receiving, leaving longtime resident and former Willow Run teacher Lavada Weathers wondering if consolidation has only further exacerbated YCS’ declining enrollment.
“This school of choice did not help anybody, I really don’t think, and I think as time goes on everybody’s going to see that,” said Weathers, who taught at Willow Run from 1973-98 and was part of the committee that explored consolidation more than a decade ago.
Financial stability despite debt obligations
While school of choice has drawn Ypsilanti students to go elsewhere, YCS has maintained a healthy financial position with its current projected fund balance at $8.52 million – about 10% of district revenues - despite being saddled with $18.8 million in debt between the two districts when it formed.
YCS unsuccessfully lobbied the state to pay off the remaining debt balance of $7.3 million in the 2023-24 budget. The district continues to contribute around $2 million a year at a 4.66% interest rate to the state to pay off the remaining debt.
This has resulted in YCS borrowing to pay off legacy debt at a time other schools are putting money into the classroom, Ypsilanti Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross said.
“We’re right next door to Ann Arbor,” Zachery-Ross said. “For us, $2 million when I’m negotiating a contract, when I’m looking at additional innovative programs I might want to offer - especially over time - makes a huge difference.”
Trying to stand out
YCS has made some progress in stemming the tide of students flocking to neighboring districts and stabilized its finances under Zachery-Ross, who arrived in 2018 with previous experience in consolidation as superintendent of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy.
In Ypsilanti, Zachery-Ross and her administrative team have implemented programs they hope will help the district stand out and meet the needs of its current students.
That includes elementary schools with International Baccalaureate and English and Spanish Dual Language programs, virtual school options K-12 and a high school with STEM and dual enrollment options with Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College.
Those opportunities aren’t always available to YCS’ numerous competitors, Zachery-Ross said.
“The part that really hurts my heart is that they’ve never even come and given us a chance,” Zachery-Ross said of students who have enrolled elsewhere. “My hope is that we become the place everybody wants to come to - that they see we are the example of what is possible.”
During a visit to Ford Early Learning Center in May, Zachery-Ross and other staff members see that hope play out in a classroom of kindergarten and first-grade students, where half the students who speak English are learning to speak with their peers who speak Spanish.
When a student correctly exclaims the green flashcard she is shown by a staff member is “verde,” teachers and staff applaud and embrace like they’ve just won a major sporting event.
The immersion program is the best path students can take toward learning a second language at an early age, YCS World Languages Coach Celeste Green said. It’s also a way for the district to stand out in attracting and retaining students in an area with a growing population of English learners.
“Immersion is the one way you’re absolutely going to come out bilingual,” Green said. “For native Spanish speakers it is an extremely strong foundation and for those kids that are native English speakers they are catching on at the exact right age.”
Painting a complex picture
Describing what school looks like inside YCS buildings a decade after consolidation is as complex as assessing its academic successes and struggles.
Classrooms can be filled with 25 students ready to learn or just a pair of students working on creating a podcast in the middle school media center.
Buildings are filled with instructional, cultural and climate coaches who support teachers in the classroom. World languages are taught in fourth and fifth grades, while high school students specialize everything from forensics to business entrepreneurship.
YCS currently is exploring implementing four magnet schools, a world culture school and will partner with Toyota in a STEM institute at EMU. Its high school continues to move toward standards-based grading that focuses on students’ progress toward mastering specific concepts without emphasizing letter grades.
While Zachery-Ross’ ambition in building a new K-12 ELA curriculum and bringing in new programs has gotten YCS recognition as the state’s first “system of distinction,” academic outcomes at YCS continue to lag like they did in Ypsilanti and Willow Run before consolidation.
YCS’ four-year graduation rate of 73.7% is among the worst in the state, despite being up from 55.8% a decade ago. More than 71% of its third-grade students weren’t proficient in M-STEP English language arts testing in 2021-22, significantly higher than the state’s 34% average. Its SAT scores were also among the lowest in the state.
‘Operation graduation’
Ypsilanti’s Achieve College & Career Education, an alternative high school offering in-person and virtual options, is an example of the district splitting the difference between struggling with state metrics and meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
Principal Charles Davis spends his days working the phones to get students who have fallen behind into the classroom for what he calls “operation graduation.” The approach has worked, as the school has seen its graduation rate improve from 40% five years ago to 57.6% in 2021-22, state data shows.
Davis believes the school’s high at-risk population makes its success stories even more notable.
From students who have been in trouble with the law to those on the autism spectrum to those who simply don’t thrive in a traditional school setting, Davis said he wants students to feel like they are loved and welcomed.
“We have students on tethers, probation officers are in and out, but their behavior changes when they’re here,” Davis said. “My biggest desire is to be what they need. Some of the kids need a dad. Some of them need a counselor. Some of them need that person to push you to do your best.”
5 minute conversations to address a lingering issue
Former Ypsilanti Community Middle School teacher Kari Safieddine went through what many teachers have described as a trying, drawn-out process to keep her job in the new district. But she said it was out-of-control behavior issues that forced her to resign from YCS last December after 21 years of teaching in Willow Run and Ypsilanti.
The consistent turnover in staff and administration at the middle school after consolidation was a departure from the middle school she taught at Willow Run that could “run itself” with teachers having a high level of institutional knowledge of the school and their community, Safieddine said.
YCMS is now largely comprised of young male students, Safieddine said, many of whom cuss and yell at teachers daily and regularly start fights in the classroom and in the hallways. With serious behavior often not being addressed through suspensions, she said teachers are forced to deal with students acting out.
The district hired three staff members via the Detroit-based 180 Program for $62,000 last spring In its latest attempt to curb behavior issues and fights at YCMS. Staff members free teachers and principals up by helping with student disciplinary referrals and working with students who are causing issues through reflective and restorative practices.
The school saw more than 400 suspensions in a single year in the past, with YCMS staff writing 1,702 referrals for support last year, according to the 180 Program.
The goal of the program, which was used in the final two months of the school year, is to cut back on out-of-school suspensions that lead to other bad outcomes.
180 Program staff member Imhotep Blue said he redirects student behavior that has gotten out of hand through “five-minute conversations” that give students pause and time to reflect on their actions.
“Teachers have five jobs, so it helps to take off that burden when the other 18 students need attention,” Blue said. “We’ve developed relationships with these students. We know where the attention is required.”
Reassessing the ‘reset button’ a decade later
There was a recognition from both communities that the merger of Ypsilanti and Willow Run was not an ideal outcome, said Scott Menzel, who helped lead the consolidation more than a decade ago as superintendent of the Washtenaw County Intermediate School District.
However, it was the only option that allowed the communities to maintain control over their school district at a time when the state was bringing in emergency managers to take over financially struggling schools, Menzel said. A decade later, he said YCS has been able to gain more stable financial footing.
“It’s absolutely a fair question to ask -- how can you marry two low-performing, deficit districts and expect a better outcome?” said Menzel, now the superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona.
“I think it took a lot of courage for the leaders to be willing to go down a road with an uncertain outcome, but they did the work for the right reasons,” he said. “A decade later, I think you can look back and say while not perfect, it actually turned out pretty well.”
It hasn’t been easy helping YCS forge a new identity, Zachery-Ross said. Helping lead the district through the COVID-19 pandemic was one of her first major challenges as superintendent, but Zachery-Ross said the pandemic laid bare what YCS students and families needed most, from more virtual education options to more access to technology.
“We’ve made so many strides,” she said. “The ‘stronger together’ message still resonates and we could not be as far as we are without everyone - I mean the whole community.”
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Caviar, Champagne…cardamom? While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about culinary delicacies, the latter certainly carries its weight in the luxury category. Prices for green cardamom are known to rise up to $90 per kilo, ranking it No. 3 on the list of the most expensive spices in the world, following saffron and vanilla.
For those who are new to the spice, you can find its sweet, citrus-like flavor peeking through many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes both sweet and savory. It’s grown in tropical regions which include India and Costa Rica, and is a member of the ginger family. It’s available in both black and green varieties and can either be used in its pod form or as a ground powder derived from the seeds of the pod. Green cardamom — the focus of this article — is significantly more expensive than black cardamom and is also more difficult to find.
So why is green cardamom so expensive, exactly?
How Green Cardamom is Harvested and Grown
To understand why it can fetch such high prices in the market, we have to dig deeper into its inception from start to finish. As with many expensive ingredients, a lengthy and involved production process is behind green cardamom’s high price tag.
After farmers plant the cardamom seeds, they need to wait a grand total of three years before the crop is mature. After plants mature, the harvesting window lasts from July to February, which is relatively long. Despite the advantage of a long harvesting cycle, not all cardamon pods mature at exactly the same time, and only highly-skilled harvesters can determine which pods are ready to be picked at peak ripeness.
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To reach this level of skill, harvesters must train for six months with farmers so they can discern which pods are ripe or raw. And even after all that work, only a total of approximately 10 pods can be harvested from each plant. To make matters more stressful, the stakes are quite high if mistakes are made. If the pods are collected too early, they won’t be aromatic and fetch a fair price in the market. If they are collected too late, they simply go to waste.
Weather conditions may also affect how much cardamom costs. If production is impacted negatively by rain or inclement weather, crops may be destroyed, which limits availability and drives up prices overall.
The Post-Harvest Process
Within 24 hours of harvesting, the perfectly ripe cardamom pods are ushered into a space where they must sit to dry for 18 hours. (And if they sit any longer than a day after being harvested, they risk decay.)
The drying process also impacts the green color of the pods, which is an important factor in determining their price in the marketplace. The machines that dry the pods use heat, and if the heat isn’t released perfectly it can negatively affect their color.
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After drying comes sorting. A team of workers is tasked with the arduous job of sorting the smaller pods from the larger pods (which are more valuable) by hand. Ultimately, after it’s all said and done, only one-sixth of the pods harvested can be marketed as good-quality cardamom.
It’s because of all this extensive labor and attention to detail that some companies can charge a premium of $90 per kilogram of green cardamom.
The Economic Sustainability of Cardamom Production
While cardamom can sell for a lot in the marketplace, not all of that money is going directly into the pockets of its producers. Farming cardamom can be a costly endeavor, and up to 10% to 15% of the profits end up being re-invested in each acre on fertilizer alone. Add to that the losses due to weather, and producers may sometimes end up investing their own money out of pocket to keep production up.
Luckily, things are looking up for the industry, as it is projected to increase by $1,690,000 by 2025. The hope here is that farmers can keep up with demand and continue to supply the world with the spice.
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ANN ARBOR, MI -- Birthdays are all about celebrating another year of life -- and getting free stuff.
And you can find all kinds of birthday specials throughout Ann Arbor, whether its free drinks, free meals or just a discount on something to do.
Here are five places offering some birthdays deals. Find more birthday offers here, but make sure to verify these deals before redeeming.
Northside Grill
If you’re looking for a free meal on your birthday then Northside Grill may be the place to go.
The Ann Arbor breakfast and lunch spot offers one free entrée on the day of your birthday, as long as you have an ID to show the server. The deal is for dine-in only and does not include drinks or sides, according to the restaurant’s website.
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If the meal is shared with someone, then the discount is only proportional the to the number of guests a person shares with.
While the free meal can only be redeemed on the day of someone’s birthday, those born on Christmas or Thanksgiving can get their meal either the day before or day after.
Northside Grill, 1015 Broadway St., is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. Find the restaurant online or by phone at 734-995-0965.
Argus Farm Stop
Sip on a free café drink from Argus Farm Stop as a birthday treat.
You can get any drink on the farm stop’s menu for free the day of your birthday, with no purchase necessary.
This offer is good at Argus Farm Stop locations at 325 W. Liberty St. and 1200 Packard Road.
Argus Farm Stop is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at its Liberty location and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at its Packard location. Learn more about the business online or on social media.
Frita Batidos
A free churro is on the menu at Frita Batidos after you order a meal on your birthday.
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The downtown Ann Arbor restaurant is known for serving Cuban-inspired street food, including fritas, a seasoned pork or beef patty sandwich topped with shoestring fries and other savory ingredients, and batidos, tropical milkshakes made with fruit, vanilla ice cream and crushed ice.
The restaurant, 117 W Washington St., is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Find it online, on social media or by phone at 734-761-2882.
Zingerman’s
All Zingerman’s locations in Ann Arbor have plenty of deals to make your birthday special.
Zingerman’s Bakehouse will let you take home a free loaf of bread up to $7.29 when you buy another product made by the Bakehouse on your birthday. Breads that can be chosen include farm bread, true north bread, sourdough bread along with rye breads or French baguettes.
Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Drive, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Or, stop into Zingerman’s Delicatessen for a 15% discount on everything on the day of your birthday. This discount also applies to Zingerman’s Next Door Café.
The deli, 422 Detroit St., is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily while Zingerman’s Next Door Café, 418 Detroit St., is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Zingerman’s Creamery customers can enjoy a free 2-ounce serving of gelato without any other purchase or get $3 off either cheese or other gelato instead.
Check out the creamery at 3723 Plaza Drive #2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Café Zola
Indulge in a free Nutella banana crepe at Café Zola on your special day.
The café offers the free dish made with chocolate-hazelnut spread, ice cream and toasted almonds on the day of your birthday with a purchase of an entrée. Customers must have an ID to redeem this deal.
Café Zola, 112 W. Washington St., is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Find it online, on social media or by phone at 734-769-2020.
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YPSILANTI, MI - Six school buildings were left no longer in use when the Ypsilanti and Willow run districts consolidated in 2013, leaving the combined Ypsilanti Community Schools acting as a landlord in addition to fulfilling its educational mission.
From becoming home to church congregations and daycare centers, to helping baseball players improve their swing, YCS Director of Facilities Management Aaron Rose said the district has adapted to partner with businesses and nonprofits in leasing some of its 1.3 million square feet of building space.
“We have consolidated districts, but not consolidated facilities,” Rose said. “We’re now at the 10-year anniversary and we still have yet to have any major property dispositions and/or building sales (of recent significance), so this is a kind of a stopgap to buy you some time. But my argument has been that this isn’t a sustainable model for a school district.”
While two former buildings have been demolished and three others have been sold in the decade since the consolidation, YCS still leases out space at several other buildings. Entry-level leases start at $8 per square foot and are capped at $11 per square foot, plus the tenant’s proportionate share of utilities.
Here’s a look at how buildings from both the Ypsilanti and Willow Run school districts are being used today.
Former Ypsilanti Public Schools Service Building
800 Railroad St., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1965
Current use: After primarily being used to store salt and equipment for its maintenance department, in addition to using the yard behind the building for buses and abandoned vehicles, Ypsilanti Community Schools sold its former bus garage and surrounding property to Budget Towing for $125,000 in 2021.
The district had leased the building to Budget Towing since 2017, after it sat vacant for years. The building and surrounding property served as the bus garage for YCS transportation before it began privatizing its transportation services around 2011.
Former Ardis Elementary School
2100 Ellsworth Road
Year built: 1971
Current use: The former Ypsilanti Public Schools elementary school was among the first to be sold by the district after consolidation. It went to Hope Community Church for $1.1 million in 2016.
In the 2008-09 school year, Ypsilanti Public Schools - before the district became Ypsilanti Community Schools - rejected offers from the Michigan Islamic Academy to purchase Ardis. School board members at the time thought the $2.3 million offer was too low, and the superintendent at the time said the property was appraised at $5.3 million.
Ardis was built in 1971, with major renovations completed in 1997. The school stood empty for five years before re-opening in 2010 as New Tech High School. Rose noted YCS actually remains a tenant in the building, leasing the kitchen for its culinary program for $1 a year.
Former Chapelle Elementary School
111 S. Wallace Blvd., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1953
Current use: While YCS once explored a number of options for the former Chapelle Elementary School since its closure in 2010, the building has come to be known as the Chapelle Business Center, a home to more than a dozen nonprofits, daycares, businesses and churches.
Current tenants include Our House, the YMCA, Mentor2Youth, the Ypsilanti Preschool Cooperative, Willow Run Acres and Bottles-n-Backpacks. In total, tenants pay around $200,000 a year to rent inside the business center, Rose said, with daycare centers covering “by far the largest footprint” in the facility.
Former Kettering Elementary School
1622 Knowles St., Ypsilanti Township
Current use: Faced with a $3.3-million budget deficit and falling enrollment, the Willow Run School Board voted to close Kettering Elementary School and lay off 18 teachers in 2009.
The building was demolished in 2019 with funding from the $16.2-million sinking fund district voters passed in 2018.
Former Thurston Elementary School
181 Oregon St., Ypsilanti
Current use: The building used for the former Willow Run early childhood development center also was demolished using the sinking fund.
Like the former Kettering Elementary site, YCS still owns the property.
Former Cheney Elementary School
1500 Stamford Road
Year built: 1970
Current use: One of six district buildings not in use after consolidation, Johnny B. Cheney Elementary School was a part of Willow Run until 2011 and later Cheney Academy, when the district closed it along with Kaiser Elementary School as part of a district reconfiguration.
While the building has mostly stood vacant in the years since, its property could soon become home to a new $30-million county recreation center. County leaders voted to put some $13.5 million in funding behind it in November 2022.
A letter of intent, inked in September by Ypsilanti Community Schools and the county, outlines several options for the property, including renovating or demolishing the condemned school building for the new center, or developing only the vacant southern 20 acres of the site, along Clark Road.
“The district is working closely with the county at this time to to look at changing ownership, Rose said. “It’s had some renovations that align more to current fire code than the original build. So, that was one of the considerations in the partial demo.”
Former Kaiser Elementary School
670 Onandaga Ave., Ypsilanti Township
Current use: Closed in 2011 as part of Willow Run’s district reconfiguration, Kaiser Elementary would be leased by Greater Faith Transition Center from 2013 until Ypsilanti Community Schools served the church an eviction notice in February 2018. The church responded by filing a lawsuit against YCS.
The legal matter was later resolved and, with an option to purchase as part of the lease agreement, Greater Faith Transition Center bought the building and its nine acres in January 2019 for $346,000.
Old Willow Run High School and Middle School
1950 Holmes Road and 235 Spencer Lane
Current use: A good portion of the former Willow Run High School is now occupied by Play at the Cage, a state-of the-art indoor baseball practice facility that features a full-sized turf infield, a weight room, more than a dozen hitting cages and a handful of tee areas.
About half of the high school’s footprint is now leased by Play at the Cage, which occupies the entire upper floor and a portion of the lower floor, Rose said.
YCS also has a presence in the high school building, which houses its transportation department and YCS’ Resiliency Center & Homeless Youth Program, which provides a one-stop shopping experience for families to buy clothing, shoes, toiletries, and non-perishable food items. Rose said the center also has a computer lab for students and the greater community.
The former Willow Run Middle School, which is attached to the property, has served as the site of YCS’ Grizzly Learning Camp summer learning program. Additional space in the middle school is leased by Rosie’s Community Kitchen and Jesus International Ministry Network.
Washtenaw International High School & Middle Academy
105 N. Mansfield St., Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1959
Current use: Washtenaw International High School & Middle Academy moved into the vacant Ypsilanti West Middle School for the 2018-19 school year. Ypsilanti Community Middle School, on the other hand, moved into East Middle School the same year, after YCS gave up control of Washtenaw International Middle Academy so the school could consolidate with Washtenaw International High School.
Washtenaw International High School - which opened in the 2011-12 school year - is one of three high school programs run by the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium, which is supported by Washtenaw County’s nine traditional public school districts. WIHI leases the building space from YCS.
Estabrook Elementary School
1555 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1949
Current use: After previously housing middle school students, Estabrook Elementary has served grades 2-5 since 2018-19.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
503 Oak St., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1980
Current use: Previously known as Adams STEM Academy, the school transitioned to an authorized International Baccalaureate elementary school for grades preK-5.
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
510 Emerick St., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1959
Current use: Previously operating out of the former Willow Run Middle School, Ypsilanti Community Schools moved its middle school students to the former East Middle School, located at 510 Emerick St., for the 2018-19 school year.
Ypsilanti Community High School
2095 Packard Road, Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1971
Current use: High school for students in grades 9-12.
Perry Early Learning Center
550 Perry St., Ypsilanti
Year built: 1949
Current use: One of three early childhood centers in the district, for preschool, kindergarten and first grade.
Erickson Elementary School
1427 Levona St., Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1955
Current use: Elementary school for grades 1-5.
Holmes Elementary School
1255 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1959
Current use: Elementary school for grades 2-5.
Beatty Early Learning Center
1661 Leforge Road, Superior Township
Current use: Preschool
Ypsilanti Community Schools Administration Building
1885 Packard St., Ypsilanti Township
Current use: Administrative offices for the district, serving as the location for district school board meetings.
Henry Ford Early Learning Center
2440 Clark Road, Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1963
Current use: Early childhood education center for preschool, kindergarten and first grade.
Ypsilanti Achieving College & Career Education School
1076 Ecorse Road, Ypsilanti Township
Year built: 1948
Current use: Located in the former George School building, ACCE is an alternative high school with both in-person and virtual options. The building also is the home of the Ypsilanti Connected Community School, which offers a virtual learning option for grades K-8, with opportunities for in-person instruction.
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FLINT, MI -- Monte Morris is back in Michigan playing for his childhood dream team.
And he’s already giving back to Flint and Beecher, showing up at Durant Park on July 22 to offer advice to young basketball players.
“I always go about life as if ‘what’s meant for Monte (is going to) be for me’,” Morris told one of the young Flintstones.
Morris was answering the player’s question on how it felt to get traded, after he was sent from the Washington Wizards to the Pistons in July.
As he answered questions from dozens of children and community members, Morris stood on a court he never played during his childhood.
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Tom Gores is the owner of the Detroit Pistons and like Morris, a Flint native. His FlintNOW Foundation is funding the building and restoration of courts in Flint, like the one that Morris stood on.
The trade to the Pistons moved Morris about one hour away from his hometown and that is allowing him to work with Gores on projects like the one in Durant Park.
“None of this would be possible without Tom’s work,” Morris said.
Morris feels like it’s his turn to step into the role that his childhood influences did for him -- and he’s ready.
“The youth, this right here is what matters,” Morris said. “When I was younger Mateen (Cleaves), Charlie (Bell), Mo Pete and those guys … you couldn’t wait to go to their camp at Northwestern and stuff like that.”
The group mentioned by Morris is widely known as the “Flintstones” who helped lead Michigan State University to a national championship in 2000.
The transformation from the kid that attended those camps to now can be surreal for Morris at times, he said.
Morris recalled growing up when Pistons would visit the Boys and Girls Club, his Beecher coaches telling him he was going to make it when he was 5-foot-8 and tipping the scales at 125 pounds -- all the moments that led him to the NBA and back home.
“(I’m) just a young kid from Flint… ten years later I’m a Detroit Piston,” Morris said.
And that is why a homecoming like this was so important to Morris.
“You can look around. This isn’t the best place to be… but this is how I got the chip on my shoulder to make it out and be successful,” Morris said.
Morris said the event at Durant Park is a jumpstart on the work he’ll be doing in the community.
“This my city, secondly I’m a Detroit Piston and anything I can do to impact the youth, the community… the community need this,” Morris said. “It’s easier now to do it now that I’m 45 minutes away -- I’m right here.”
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FENTON, MI - Having a bad day and need to release some stress?
A new rage room is opening in Fenton next month to help with that.
A rage room is a space where people can vent their rage by destroying objects.
Whether its due to work-related frustrations, political tension, or family problems, Destruction Depot 2 is planning on fulfilling that need, located at 380 North Leroy Street in the VG’s plaza.
A projected opening date is in mid August.
“People will come in and break everyday objects with a variety of weapons for fun, stress relief, family bonding or therapy,” said business owner Matt Crawford, who also owns another rage room in Whitmore Lake. “People have all sorts of reasons to come in and break things.”
Inventory is refreshed weekly and people can choose to break dishes, laptops, TVs and glasses. Guests are not allowed to bring their own objects.
Objects are broken using hammers, baseball bats, pry bars, crowbars, and golf clubs.
There will be three total rage rooms inside as well as six lanes of real axe throwing and two lanes of virtual axe throwing.
A virtual shooting gallery is another option, where individuals can shoot a paintball-like gun and shoots out CO2.
“There’s a cone on it that’s adapted to have Nerf balls in the front, so it’s like shooting little foam balls at a screen,” Crawford said. “There is a big 12-foot screen where people can break bottles on the screen virtually. It’s like a big video game that people are going to be able to play.”
The business concept might not make sense to people at first, but Crawford served in the Army in the 1990s and “blew stuff up all the time.”
He thought he wouldn’t be able to do that anymore once he finished his time in the service.
“I said I would pay a place to let me destroy things,” Crawford said. “And I said maybe someone should pay me to destroy things. And it sat at the back of my brain from the mid 1990s.”
On the first date with his wife, Rachel, she pressed Crawford on knowing what he wanted to do with his life.
“She told me please tell me you’re not a loser,” Crawford said. “She wanted to know if I had any dreams and aspirations. I told her I wanted to have a business where people pay me to break things.”
A couple years later in 2018, Crawford launched a Destruction Depot in Brighton in a 700-square-foot building before moving to Whitmore Lake in a 2,000-square-foot location, where business is booming.
When wanting to expand, his research saw that Fenton had about 106 restaurants within a 2-mile radius but “zero real activities” and planted his flag there.
Interest in rage rooms has grown 57% over the past year, compared to the year before, putting it at a current volume of 143,000 searches per month as of May 2023, according to meetglimpse.com.
The cost is $20 per person to get into the room. The price includes access, safety gear, unlimited use of the destruction tools, and cleanup.
Most guests spend between $30-50 per person, including the room fee. Children 13 and up are allowed to participate and parents/legal guardians are advised to be present.
Business hours will be from 1-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
MLive-The Flint Journal will follow up with a behind-the-scenes look into the venue closer to the grand opening.
Visit Destruction Depot’s website here.
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16 businesses, 100K Ideas aim to flourish in new downtown Flint hub | https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/07/a-new-michigan-rage-room-is-opening-for-customers-to-vent-their-frustrations.html | 2023-07-30T14:07:57 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/07/a-new-michigan-rage-room-is-opening-for-customers-to-vent-their-frustrations.html |
IMLAY CITY, MI -- Demolition derby cars typically have a few things in common: they are usually beat up, windowless, with one seat and a gutted interior.
At the Eastern Michigan State Fair in Imlay CIty on Saturday, July 29, the cars all shared one more similarity.
Each car, with either a sticker or spray paint, repped the name Hunter.
Hunter Thorner, last year’s derby champion, was killed in a car crash in January where he was the passenger, according to his obituary published by Kaatz funeral home.
He was 20 years old, a 2021 graduate of Capac High School and a hunter himself. He loved working on cars for demolition derbies in the barn with his father and brother, and he spoiled his younger sister, according to his obituary.
So, this year, all the drivers wore hearts on their cars.
As the first heat spun toward a finish, a black machine – not quite a car anymore but in better shape than the rest – caught the final two cars in a jam in the corner.
In the driver’s seat of the black machine sat Hayden Thorner, Hunter’s brother.
Hayden Thorner slammed on the gas and weaved toward the two cars backward. He slammed them both into each other and then into the wall.
He peeled off and created some distance, then slammed the two cars again.
“I was gonna give him another one after that, but he broke his stick,” Hayden Thorner said.
The broken stick served a signal of surrender and for Hayden Thorner, a sign of victory.
While he might have been around derbies with his brother and father, this was new for Hayden Thorner.
“It’s my first derby actually,” he said.
And with his brother’s name on his car he won it.
“It means the world to me,” Hayden Thorner said, “My brother passed away and he won it last year and now I won it this year.”
Read and Watch more about the Eastern Michigan State Fair’s demolition derby.
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FLINT, MI – Gus Macker, the three-on-three basketball tournament, was back in Vehicle City for its third consecutive year after a 20-year hiatus.
The tournament, hosted by the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, came to the Flat Lot in downtown Flint, located at 125 E. Kearsley St.
It started early on Saturday, July 29.
Linden native Brady Cook, 14, has been playing in the Gus Macker tournament since he was eight. This year he is on a new squad.
“We’re out here because we love the game of basketball,” Cook said.
The first-time squad made it out of the first round, attributing their success to substitutions at the right time, and were excited to be advancing.
“Lot of fouls that the ref didn’t call so we felt it was a hard fought win,” Cook said.
The Gus Macker courts and competition aren’t the perfect place to practice, according to AAU coach Terandis Jones – but they are a great place to find talent.
Jones sat on the sidelines of the courts coaching his players who were scattered across teams.
“I was basically just telling him not to let his emotions or the crowd get the best of him,” Jones said of one player he spoke to mid-game.
Jones dished out handfuls of advice, as did other parents and players across the courts filled with people.
This year 180 teams competed – a jump from the 137 teams last year.
Games were set to resume Sunday morning and go until a winner was crowned.
Gus Macker has been active since 1974 when it was founded by Scott McNeil on his parents driveway court in Lowell, MI, according to the Macker’s page.
For more information on Gus Macker visit their website here.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://www.koin.com/news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T14:08:12 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
FLINT, MI – Residents of Flint will continue to have access to nutritious food by the truckload throughout August thanks to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
MDHSS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint.
August’s mobile food pantry distribution will have plenty of delicious, vitamin-rich produce, including cabbage, sweet corn, watermelon, and summer squash.
August’s schedule is listed below:
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Road
· Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m.
· Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m.
· Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m.
· Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.
· Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m.
Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Hwy.
· Thursday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.
· Thursday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m.
· Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.
· Thursday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m.
· Thursday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m.
Mark Baptist Church, 3020 Dupont St.
· Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m.
· Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 9 a.m.
Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy.
· Monday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m.
· Monday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m.
· Monday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m.
· Monday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m.
Flint residents can also pick up free nutritional food at the three Flint Help Center locations:
· Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., open Mondays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
· Asbury United Methodist Church, 1653 Davison Road, open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
· Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Hwy., open Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Information about additional food distributions will be announced as they are scheduled.
To check food distribution schedules, visit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan website at FBEM.org and find the updated schedule on the Mobile Pantry Distribution page, or call 810-239-4441.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Mild and sunny weather continues Sunday from the Oregon coast through the Willamette Valley and into the Cascades. Afternoon highs will remain in the low- to mid-80s in the valley.
The coast will also see nice weather with temperatures in the 60s, under light wind. Stronger winds will be found at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge this weekend. That’s prompted a Red Flag Warning east of The Dalles in south central Washington and north central Oregon.
Poor air quality will remain east of the Cascades through the weekend. Onshore flow will keep skies clear along the Willamette Valley and out along the coast. However, smoke will continue in the southern end of the valley and into central Oregon near Bend.
The dog days of summer continue this coming week with no sign on rain. Only a trace of rain has been recorded during the entire month of July. A trace of rainfall is where we will end up as the month comes to an end this coming week.
Temperatures will continue to climb this coming week and will be approaching 90 in the valley by mid-to-late week as the ridge of high pressure over the inner mountain west builds back over the Pacific Northwest. Stay cool out there. | https://www.koin.com/weather/grab-the-sunglasses-for-all-of-oregon-sunday/ | 2023-07-30T14:08:18 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/weather/grab-the-sunglasses-for-all-of-oregon-sunday/ |
KENT COUNTY, MI – The Kent District Library will ask voters this November to renew a property tax at a lower rate that will fund the library system for the next 15 years.
On Nov. 7, Kent County residents in the Kent District Library (KDL) service area will consider a 15-year millage of 1.1 mills – a roughly 10.9% reduction from the current millage of 1.2355 mills.
All cities and townships in Kent County except for Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs, Sparta and Sparta and Solon Townships are in the KDL service area.
KDL officials say the new millage rate equates to about $145.75 annually for the average homeowner in the service area. Voters last approved a 10-year KDL millage in 2014.
The millage is expected to generate $26.6 million in its first year, covering the expense of physical and digital collections, employees, programs and events, tech tutoring and other library services and expenses. If approved, the millage will expire Dec. 31, 2039.
KDL Board Chair Andy Erlewein said the library system will continue offering its current program and services and add more materials, programs, events and services under the new rate.
“Kent District Library is able to lower its millage because we are part of a thriving and growing community where new taxable real estate has produced more revenue,” Erlewein said. “As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we want to lock in savings for residents now.”
KDL has 20 branches throughout Kent County and includes more than 440,000 residents in its service area. KDL officials said in 2022 library users saved an average of $1,348 in value for physical and digital items they would otherwise have had to purchase.
KDL’s collection includes more than 700,000 physical items and 15.6 million digital items, including books, e-books, magazines, movies, audio books, video games, research materials and more.
“This millage will support our programs and services we offer, as well as our physical spaces,” said KDL Executive Director Lance Werner. “As an organization, we very much reflect the needs and wishes of each community we serve.
“From young learners to senior scholars, we offer age-appropriate materials, programs and services that reflect the diverse interests and points of view of our entire community.”
About 90% of KDL’s funding comes from millage dollars. Without it, KDL would be forced to close, Werner said.
People can find out more about KDL’s services and offerings at kdl.org.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Mel Trotter Ministries has purchased the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Grand Rapids thrift store building at 1314 South Division Ave.
Mel Trotter, a faith-based nonprofit that operates at 450-bed homeless shelter and provides other services to the unhoused from its headquarters at 225 Commerce Ave. SW, plans to reopen the building as a retail thrift clearance center. | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/07/mel-trotter-to-expand-retail-thrift-operations-with-grand-rapids-building-purchase.html | 2023-07-30T14:08:27 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/07/mel-trotter-to-expand-retail-thrift-operations-with-grand-rapids-building-purchase.html |
JACKSON, MI -- The Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3770 Spring Arbor Road, has many pets available for adoption.
Here are two of them.
Fenton is a 1-year-old black and white American Staffordshire mix who came in as a stray. Fenton is gentle and loving.
Fenton is house trained, not a jumper or a barker, and is just a sweet boy. He might sniff around a minute, but his focus is on his human. This easy going boy seems to get along with everyone including children.
Dazzle is going to give you all the kitten love you need. She is a cute, little 3-month-old brown tabby kitten who came in as a stray.
Dazzle has another kitten with her in her cage. They are best buddies and so fun to watch playing together. Tabby cats are known to be intelligent, friendly, affectionate and sociable.
Dog adoptions require an application, online. A meet-and-greet with a dog also is mandatory. A cat room walk-through is available to test reaction. The dog adoption fee is $150 for medium and large dogs and $250 for puppies and small dogs, which includes vaccinations, microchip and sterilization.
Cat adoption fees are $60 for one cat, $80 for two, which includes applicable tests, vaccinations and spay/neutering.
Visiting the shelter is always best, but other adoption resources include online applications at https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/2302/Our-Adoptable-Animals, faxing 517-780-4750 or emailing animalshelter@mijackson.org.
The shelter’s current hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
More information is available on the shelter’s Facebook page. See more pets available for adoption at Petango.com.
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The House Republicans who craft the conference’s government funding bills are showing signs of frustration as hard-line conservatives pressure leadership for further cuts to spending that some worry could be too aggressive.
Some of the 12 Appropriations subcommittee chairs — the so-called cardinals — told reporters that they are struggling to see where those additional cuts could come from, as September’s shutdown deadline looms.
“I just don’t see the wisdom in trying to further cut to strengthen our hand. I don’t know how that strengthens our hand,” Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), a House Appropriations subcommittee chairman, said of conservatives’ push to further cut the already-scaled-back spending bills.
“I do think it puts some of our members in a very difficult spot, particularly those in tough districts, because they’re going to be taking some votes that become problematic,” he added.
The House left Washington for a long summer recess Thursday after being forced to punt a bill to fund agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
Conservatives are dug in on their demand for steeper spending cuts, to the chagrin of moderates who are wary of slashing funding even more. The chamber has passed just one appropriations bill, funding military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The internal divisions are gripping the party as time is running out: The House has just 12 days in September to move the remaining 11 appropriations measures and hash out their disagreements with the Senate, which is marking up its spending bills at higher levels, setting the scene for a hectic fall that could bring the U.S. to the brink of a shutdown.
Those dynamics are putting GOP appropriators in a bind, leaving them searching for ways to appease conservative requests without gutting their spending bills.
“We’ve done a lot of cuts, a lot of cuts,” House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Texas) told The Hill this week. “And so if it’s cuts just for cut’s sake, I don’t agree with it. But if it’s something that we can do without, that’s fine.”
‘Not a lot of wiggle room left’
Republican appropriators in the House announced earlier this year that they would mark up their bills for fiscal 2024 at fiscal 2022 levels, as leaders sought to placate conservatives who thought the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) earlier this year didn’t do enough to curb spending.
The Senate is crafting its bills more in line with the budget caps agreed to in the deal, but House Republicans are already fuming about a bipartisan deal in the upper chamber that would allow for more than $13 billion in additional emergency spending on top of those levels.
House GOP negotiators also said they would pursue clawing back more than $100 billion in old funding that was allocated for Democratic priorities without GOP support in the previous Congress.
While that move drew support from hard-line conservatives, the right flank was far from pleased when it heard appropriators planned to repurpose that old funding — known as rescissions — to plus-up the spending bills.
In a letter to McCarthy earlier this month, a group of hard-line conservatives called for all 12 appropriations bills to be in line with fiscal 2022 spending levels “without the use of reallocated rescissions to increase discretionary spending above that top-line.”
Otherwise, the 21 lawmakers threatened, they would vote against the measures. But that request could prove difficult for GOP appropriators to fulfill.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), chairman of the panel that proposes funding for the Department of State and foreign operations, said that appropriators are already “dramatically reducing spending,” suggesting that there are not too many remaining areas to trim from.
“My bill is below the 2016 levels,” he said, later adding, “When you’re below the 2016 level — and we’re still confronting China — I think there’s not a lot of wiggle room left.”
“It’s a challenge, but I think we’ll get through it. I really do,” he added.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who heads the subcommittee that oversees funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Interior, scoffed at the idea of even steeper cuts to his bill.
“Then you just drop it on the floor and stomp on it. What else do you do with it?” he told reporters. “You can’t make logical cuts in there.”
Republicans appropriators are voicing optimism that the conference will be able to sort out its differences on spending, but some also hope their levels will stick — even though they include rescissions.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) — whose panel handles funding for the Department of Energy, which is proposing offsetting billions of dollars in spending with clawbacks — said it would be “extremely difficult” to craft his bill without the rescinded funds.
“And given our priorities in my bill, national defense with the nuclear weapons portfolio, nuclear cleanup, Army Corps including, all the community-directed fundings, I feel good about my bill, and I hope my numbers hold,” he said.
“Because it’s gonna have to be in negotiations with the Senate and the White House as well,” he added.
Womack — whose subcommittee crafts funding for the IRS and the Treasury Department — said he doesn’t think “moving the goalposts on these numbers is helpful in strengthening our ability to negotiate with the Senate.”
August preparations for a busy September
Frustrations among appropriators are bubbling up as Congress inches closer to the fall, when lawmakers are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to approve funding or risk a government shutdown.
With time running out, some House lawmakers say conversations may continue over the long August recess to try to hash out remaining differences.
“We’ll have to see,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said when asked about potential plans for talks between leaders and House Freedom Caucus members over the break. “I mean, we got a lot of work to do.”
“I think a lot of work [has] got to be done behind the scenes,” he said. “If not, you know, here — You gotta beg the question about whether we should be gone for six weeks. We should be getting our job done.”
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) echoed that sentiment, saying “I would think so” when asked if lawmakers will have conversations over the break.
Adding to the August workload, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) suggested earlier this week that bicameral negotiations could take place over the weeks-long recess as lawmakers stare down the shutdown deadline.
Not all Republicans, however, are viewing a shutdown as a risk.
During a House Freedom Caucus press conference this week, Good said “we should not fear a government shutdown,” claiming that “most of what we do up here is bad anyway; most of what we do up here hurts the American people.”
But that perspective does not jive with the view of McCarthy, who declared Thursday: “I don’t want the government to shut down.”
Multiple Republicans are ultimately expecting Congress to eventually pass what’s known as a continuing resolution (CR), or a measure that temporarily allows the government to be funded at the previous fiscal year’s levels, to prevent a lapse at the end of September.
But they also understand the task could be difficult in the GOP-led chamber, where Republicans aren’t happy about the idea of continuing funding at the current levels — which were last set when Democrats held control of Congress.
“I think there’s a very good chance that we’ll see a CR, but I know there’s a lot of work to get a CR done,” Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), another appropriator, said Thursday, noting there are “a lot of members that don’t want CRs that are tired of them.”
But Aderholt suggested a CR could notch sufficient GOP backing if there’s a larger plan in sight that the party can support.
“The Speaker’s been very good about having a plan,” he said, adding, “I think that’s what he’s good at, and I’m optimistic that he can come up with something.”
Emily Brooks contributed. | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/frustration-emerges-among-gop-spending-cardinals-as-conservatives-push-for-cuts/ | 2023-07-30T14:08:37 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/frustration-emerges-among-gop-spending-cardinals-as-conservatives-push-for-cuts/ |
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Big T’s Restaurant and Brew Pub has been a community staple in the small downtown of Lawton in Southwest Michigan.
Founded by Ray and Cathy Piecyk in 1979, the establishment spans nearly a city block, encompassing five different brightly-colored buildings.
Over the past four-plus decades, the restaurant has slowly expanded, undergoing four additions. Each one was the result of accumulating a neighboring building on the block. The buildings are comprised of some Victorian-styled buildings dating back to the 1800s.
“Back in the 1800s, there wasn’t the lighting like we have, so they used bright colors to catch people’s eyes,” Ray Piecyk said. “The buildings were all bright colors back then, but you don’t see it in photographs because the photographs are all black and white.”
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The family-owned-and-operated business draws tourists from around the state. Tory Piecyk, son of Ray and Cathy, helps operate the business, while his uncle runs the kitchen, Tory’s wife Elizabeth tends bar and their eldest daughter waits tables. His two youngest kids wash dishes on the weekend. Even his ex-wife waits tables there.
The restaurant has seating for 320 spread across the five buildings.
Three private-themed rooms that can hold parties for 50 to 80.
One, known as the Michigan room, has an outdoors theme. Another, the Victorian room, has a real Victorian vibe and the third — known as the smoker’s room because it never got renamed after smoking was outlawed indoors — is home to a 20-year-old African cichlid fish named Rodney.
The establishment features around 260 beers from around the world and a “Wall of Foam” for those people that drink at least 130 varieties off the list. Costing just $1 to join, Piecyk now has more than 20,000 members of that club. More than 2,000 have made it into The Big T “Wall of Foam.”
On tap are 27 beers, seltzers and ciders brewed in house, as well as 19 other offerings.
Big T, which began brewing its own beers just five years ago, is known for favorites such as the Bittersweet Ending IPA, Tabbis Cream Ale, Smurfberry Cream Ale, Breakaway Summer Wheat and Happy Wife Hard Cider.
The expansive beer list is accompanied by a lengthy menu.
“We have everything from PB&J to prime rib, escargot, Mexican food. You name it, we have it,” Tory Piecyk said. “What’s crazy is, everything sells.”
Prime Rib is offered on Fridays and Saturdays only. On Friday nights, patrons pack the restaurant for the all-you-can-eat fish fry.
Big T opens at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The restaurant stays open as late as business dictates, closing around 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays (staying open later in football season) and as late as 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant closes at 9 p.m. Sundays.
For more information visit bigtrestaurant.com.
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The Michigan legislature has been away on summer break for a month already, but that doesn’t mean the headlines stop coming.
This week, read about two Michigan Republicans who answered to the charges made against them, a number of bills signed into law and some post-Roe abortion statistics.
And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out a special series taken on by the MLive politics team. We’ve been taking a walk down memory lane with articles about state history, like the short-lived sixth Great Lake, an impersonating lawmaker from the 1960′s and the restoration of the ‘heart’ of the Michigan Capitol.
Now, let’s get you up to speed on what’s been happening this week in Michigan politics:
Former Michigan GOP co-chair pleads not guilty in Trump electors case
Former Michigan Republican Party co-chair Meshawn Maddock pleaded not guilty this week to eight felony charges stemming from her participation in an alleged scheme to replace Michigan’s electoral college representatives with a slate of Republicans to subvert the 2020 election.
In a Tuesday hearing over Zoom, Maddock pleaded not guilty to all eight felony charges, according to court records.
Maddock is one 16 Republicans charged this month by Attorney General Dana Nessel, which allegedly sought to secure a second term for then-President Donald Trump.
The remaining defendants face arraignment over the next two weeks. A preliminary examination in Maddock’s case has been scheduled for Aug. 11.
Ex-GOP gov. candidate Ryan Kelley pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charge
Ryan Kelley, a one-time contender for Republican gubernatorial nomination, pleaded guilty to one of four federal charges he was facing from his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
According to court documents, Kelley formally pleaded guilty to one count of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds in court Thursday.
Court filings Kelley signed in June said he had beckoned rioters up the Capitol steps toward the building before removing police barricades and tearing the covering off scaffolding erected for the upcoming presidential inauguration. Prosecutors presented no evidence he ever entered the Capitol.
Under the plea offer, the estimated prison term Kelley could receive is between zero and six months and a fine between $1,000 and $9,500, though Kelley can ask the court for no fine. The court, however, isn’t required to abide by the estimates. Others participants in Jan. 6 who pleaded guilty to Kelley’s charge have been sentenced to prison, probation or simply a fine, depending on the circumstances.
Conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors now banned in Michigan
Michigan is joining the growing list of 21 states, plus the District of Columbia, to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors under legislation signed Wednesday, July 26, by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
“Today, we are banning the horrific practice of conversion therapy in Michigan and ensuring this is a state where you can be who you are,” Whitmer said in a statement. “As a mom of a member of the community and a proud, lifelong ally, I am grateful that we are taking action to make Michigan a more welcoming, inclusive place.”
Supporters of ending conversion therapy, a disproven method used to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity, have long spoken about the negative, long-lasting effects the practice has on LGBTQ people.
The conversion therapy ban legislation was one of many bills signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week. The new laws would, among other things, allow Michigan to accept out-of-state teachers and authorize schools to help collect union dues, as well as grant the state authority to adopt stricter environmental rules than the federal government.
Abortions for out-of-state women increase 66% in Michigan post Roe
The number of out-of-state patients traveling to Michigan to obtain an abortion increased 66% in 2022 from the year prior as the topic became a nationwide point of debate with the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Now, doctors say, it’s unclear if the trend will continue as neighboring states like Ohio and Indiana continue to tighten restrictions on abortion services.
“The number of out-of-state patients that we’re seeing has tripled,” said Dr. Sarah Wallett, chief medical operating officer with Planned Parenthood of Michigan. “Where it used to be fairly uncommon for us to see someone who lived out of state, now, it’s really routine.
“Every day that I am in clinic, I am seeing someone who has traveled from out-of-state.”
Data released by the Department of Health and Human Services earlier this month show, year-over-year, Michigan doctors performed 2,761 abortions for out-of-state patients in 2022 – 1,096 more abortions than the 1,665 documented in 2021.
Out-of-state patients made up nearly 9.2% of all abortions performed in Michigan, making that metric the highest it’s ever been, according to an agency spokesperson.
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Michigan Supreme Court offers path forward for non-biological mom in LGBTQ child custody case | https://www.mlive.com/politics/2023/07/republicans-plead-in-court-and-whitmers-pen-keeping-busy-your-guide-to-michigan-politics.html | 2023-07-30T14:08:40 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/politics/2023/07/republicans-plead-in-court-and-whitmers-pen-keeping-busy-your-guide-to-michigan-politics.html |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
1217 Biltmore Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
You do not need to include a return address.
Species that are mailed in will be evaluated for the occurrence of antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, and mycotoxins, according to USGS.
Officials say the ‘dead’-line is November 1, 2023. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ | 2023-07-30T14:08:43 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/scientists-want-your-dead-butterflies-moths-if-you-live-in-these-states/ |
Michigan has another 65 new road closures scheduled this week as the state flips its calendar to August.
The Department Transportation’s weekly construction list for the week of July 31 through Aug. 5 includes dozens of new lane, ramp and total road closures that may impact statewide travel. Hundreds more closures are ongoing or nearing their start dates. | https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/07/12-road-closures-on-deck-this-week-in-michigan.html | 2023-07-30T14:08:47 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/07/12-road-closures-on-deck-this-week-in-michigan.html |
RICHMOND, Va. - After a wild finish last week, the NASCAR Cup Series heads back to a famous short track on Sunday, as the race for the playoffs heats up when they race in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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It was a controversial end to the 400-mile race at Pocono Raceway last Sunday, as Denny Hamlin grabbed the 50th win of his long career, though not many people liked how it all went down. The driver of the No. 11 car rubbed Kyle Larson out of first place with just a couple of laps to go, and grabbed the checkered flag for the second time this season to a shower of boos from the crowd.
Nevertheless, Hamlin has moved up to fourth in the standings, just a handful of points back of the current leader, Martin Truex Jr., who ended up finishing third at Pocono.
The story continues to be about the drivers battling to stay in the playoff race. The outgoing Kevin Harvick helped his cause by grabbing a fourth-place result last Sunday, and sits 12th in the standings, the highest among all competitors that are without a win. Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher each have enough distance between them and the cut-off line, while Bubba Wallace and Michael McDowell are narrowly in a postseason spot, with A.J. Allmendinger and Daniel Suarez breathing down their necks.
Plenty of former winners at Richmond will be in the field on Sunday. Larson won the first race this year at the 3/4-mile oval, while Harvick and Hamlin split the two events in 2022. Kyle Busch has won in Virginia six times over his illustrious career.
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Cook Out 400
When: Sunday, July 30
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Where: Richmond Raceway (Richmond, Va.)
Channel: USA Network
Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, Peacock
Check out the NASCAR standings and results here | https://www.mlive.com/sports/2023/07/how-to-watch-the-2023-cook-out-400-at-richmond-nascar-cup-series-channel-stream-preview.html | 2023-07-30T14:08:53 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/sports/2023/07/how-to-watch-the-2023-cook-out-400-at-richmond-nascar-cup-series-channel-stream-preview.html |
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Have you ever moved or changed occupations? For most people, I’m sure the answer is yes. Such circumstances can deliver very exciting opportunities in your life, including buying a new house or landing your dream job. For some of you, both of these events may have happened at the same time.
During the transition presented by your life-changing opportunity, however, some important details may have gotten overlooked. Did you notify the HR department at your previous job about your new address or employer? What about the utility providers or financial institutions you have used? If not, you may come to realize years down the road that you never received your last paycheck, collected your electric security deposit, closed out a rarely used bank account, or even transferred your employer-sponsored retirement account to your new company.
If any of these scenarios describe you and you are a current or former resident of Oklahoma, do not fret. There’s a chance your lost funds can be found at the state’s unclaimed property office.
Originally established within the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the duties of administering Oklahoma’s unclaimed property program were transferred to the State Treasurer’s Office beginning in 1999. Since that time, the Unclaimed Property Division at the Treasurer’s Office has accumulated over $1 billion in abandoned assets and more than 800,000 unique properties. The functional purpose of the Division is to act as the custodian of these properties and return any missing money to its rightful owner or heir.
The easiest way to find out if you have any unclaimed funds reported to the state is by going to the Unclaimed Property Division’s website at OKTreasure.com and doing a database search with your name. You can then initiate a claim for any properties you think may belong to you. During the claims process, appropriate verification would need to be provided to ultimately get the claim approved and the funds returned to you.
If you don’t see your name listed on the website, the property you are looking for may not have been received yet by the State of Oklahoma. According to administrative rules and statutes, companies that report unclaimed properties, or holders, generally have one to seven years to submit the funds to the Unclaimed Property Division. The time limit depends on the type of property being reported. If the Division doesn’t have your missing money, try contacting the holder directly.
For those who have lived in more than one state and are curious about any potential lost assets outside of Oklahoma, there is no need to track down the unclaimed property programs of other states. In partnership with the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, of which Oklahoma is a member, a national property search website has been established at MissingMoney.com, where you can make multiple claims in multiple states. This resource is very helpful for military families that often relocate every few years.
Even if you have lived in the same home your entire life, sometimes items get misplaced through no fault of your own. You may not have noticed that your monthly royalty check once got lost in the mail. Therefore, my message to all Oklahomans is to visit OKTreasure.com and find out today what money you may be missing.
Have you ever moved or changed occupations? For most people, I’m sure the answer is yes. Such circumstances can deliver very exciting opportunities in your life, including buying a new house or landing your dream job. For some of you, both of these events may have happened at the same time.
During the transition presented by your life-changing opportunity, however, some important details may have gotten overlooked. Did you notify the HR department at your previous job about your new address or employer? What about the utility providers or financial institutions you have used? If not, you may come to realize years down the road that you never received your last paycheck, collected your electric security deposit, closed out a rarely used bank account, or even transferred your employer-sponsored retirement account to your new company.
If any of these scenarios describe you and you are a current or former resident of Oklahoma, do not fret. There’s a chance your lost funds can be found at the state’s unclaimed property office.
Originally established within the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the duties of administering Oklahoma’s unclaimed property program were transferred to the State Treasurer’s Office beginning in 1999. Since that time, the Unclaimed Property Division at the Treasurer’s Office has accumulated over $1 billion in abandoned assets and more than 800,000 unique properties. The functional purpose of the Division is to act as the custodian of these properties and return any missing money to its rightful owner or heir.
The easiest way to find out if you have any unclaimed funds reported to the state is by going to the Unclaimed Property Division’s website at OKTreasure.com and doing a database search with your name. You can then initiate a claim for any properties you think may belong to you. During the claims process, appropriate verification would need to be provided to ultimately get the claim approved and the funds returned to you.
If you don’t see your name listed on the website, the property you are looking for may not have been received yet by the State of Oklahoma. According to administrative rules and statutes, companies that report unclaimed properties, or holders, generally have one to seven years to submit the funds to the Unclaimed Property Division. The time limit depends on the type of property being reported. If the Division doesn’t have your missing money, try contacting the holder directly.
For those who have lived in more than one state and are curious about any potential lost assets outside of Oklahoma, there is no need to track down the unclaimed property programs of other states. In partnership with the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, of which Oklahoma is a member, a national property search website has been established at MissingMoney.com, where you can make multiple claims in multiple states. This resource is very helpful for military families that often relocate every few years.
Even if you have lived in the same home your entire life, sometimes items get misplaced through no fault of your own. You may not have noticed that your monthly royalty check once got lost in the mail. Therefore, my message to all Oklahomans is to visit OKTreasure.com and find out today what money you may be missing. | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/business/are-you-missing-money/article_22d095aa-2c92-11ee-b838-93e9cb810261.html | 2023-07-30T14:09:19 | 1 | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/business/are-you-missing-money/article_22d095aa-2c92-11ee-b838-93e9cb810261.html |
Dave Moore, CISSP
For The TranscriptWant to learn how to be safe on the Internet? Have I got a deal for you: come the the Norman Public Library Central Location September 20, 2023, at 6:30pm and take my one-night class, “Fight The Internet Bad Guys & Win!” Free and open to all ages, visit pioneer.libnet.info/event/8770968 or call 405-701-2600 to register and learn more.
When looking at issues like cybersecurity and Internet safety, many folks spend a lot of time focusing on technical solutions: do I have a good firewall? How’s my antivirus? Is my router secure? Technical solutions are great, but more often, it’s the human factor that needs the most attention.
We all want to be safe on the Internet, but all the firewalls and strong passwords in the world can’t force a human to make wise decisions to stay out of trouble. Wisdom comes from knowledge, and knowing how to apply it correctly, which starts with teaching and learning. It’s like car safety. You can build the strongest and safest car in the world, but if the driver doesn’t know how to drive safely, there’s going to be a wreck.
Even the SANS Institute, the world’s largest cybersecurity research and training organization, has titled their latest annual Security Awareness Report for 2023, “Managing Human Risk,” because that’s where the greatest risks lie. The problems usually aren’t instigated by our computer systems; they are started by the human operators.
This goes right to the heart of what you and I do, and the work I do with the Internet Safety Group: Internet safety community training. The quest to create an Internet safety-aware culture.
In spite of a multitude of good intentions, security awareness training has turned out to be a dismal failure. The world is in the midst of an unprecedented cybercrime wave, with no end in sight. This is because for decades, most all cybersecurity and “security awareness” training has been aimed at only two groups: little school kids, and government/corporate employees, with none of the training offered being particularly effective.
What about everyone else? Why have the majority of folks who use technology and the Internet been ignored when it comes to Internet safety training? It’s as if most people driving cars today don’t know the steering wheel is one of the most important parts of the car.
The majority of people using the Internet don’t know how to be safe on the Internet. That’s the sad truth of it. They just don’t know what the heck they’re doing out there. They’re trying to do the best they can, clicking around willy-nilly, trying to figure things out, clicking on who the heck knows what they’re clicking on.
They don’t really know how any of this works. They don’t know what a browser is. They don’t know what a network is. They sure don’t know what the Internet is. They don’t even really know what happens when you click a mouse. Do you know why that is?
It’s not because they’re stupid, or too old to “get it,” or anything like that. I work for a lot of very educated people. Brainiacs. High-end PhD’s, Mensa-class geniuses, and they’re falling for fishing scams and being victimized by identity theft the same as folks who barely made it out of high school.
It’s because nobody ever taught them how to be safe on the Internet. Nobody. Internet safety training and education for the general public is virtually non-existent. What should be part of general life education, just like how to read and write, simply isn’t there.
Next week: Some things we can all do to fix the situation. | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/business/whos-in-charge-of-managing-your-human-risk/article_e76fe5fc-2bff-11ee-84d4-3f87b1c55714.html | 2023-07-30T14:09:25 | 0 | https://www.normantranscript.com/news/business/whos-in-charge-of-managing-your-human-risk/article_e76fe5fc-2bff-11ee-84d4-3f87b1c55714.html |
Like Kaa singing “Trust in Me” as he wrapped his coils around Mowgli in the Disney movie “Jungle Book,” a developer out of New York named Nightingale Properties has allegedly “misappropriated” cash it raised on CrowdStreet, according to the independent manager representing investors.
Investors posted some $60 million to close on two deals and the cash, instead of going into escrow that would be released upon closing, allegedly went into accounts directly controlled by the developer. Well, the deal never closed, and the two entities are now in bankruptcy.
CrowdStreet is an investment platform that provides developers an opportunity to reach accredited investors that they don’t know and, likewise, allows accredited investors access to deals they can’t get on their own. There is an implied trust built into the platform that makes investors comfortable there’s an advocate watching out for them, but the trust is misplaced. CrowdStreet has been quick to point out that it doesn’t control investment funds and is simply a marketplace, but this alleged fraud could spell an end to the platform because the implicit trust has been torn apart.
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Less sinister versions of lost trust are playing out in real estate investments throughout the country. Floating rates are the highest they have been since early 2001, and that is putting the squeeze on investments that relied on floating rate debt over the past few years. Of particular concern are multifamily syndicators who created value-added business plans attracting investors with promises of a 2- to 3-year flip after renovating units and increasing rents.
According to data from Commercial Mortgage Alert, there were $30.3 billion and $45.4 billion of floating rate CLO loans issues in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Those floating rate loans are typically structured with 2- to 3-year terms and float over SOFR and then are securitized as “collateralized loan obligations.” Approximately 75% of CLO loans issued in 2022 and 2021 are backed by multifamily properties.
For rate comparison, it is interesting to look back at the SOFR index rate in 2021 and 2022 when these $75 billion of loans were underwritten. The majority originated when SOFR was below .25%. SOFR is now over 5.25%. That means on a $10 million loan, the borrower is paying $500,000 more annually unless the loan was hedged. Even hedged properly, there are difficult choices to be made when a loan matures — fund shortfalls with partner loans, make a capital call to investors or give back the keys to the lender. Large money managers are giving back properties to lenders when faced with this choice.
It is likely that we are in the early innings of the stress floating rate borrowers are going to feel.
Fixed rates are a relative bargain to floating rates today. According to the John B. Levy Commercial Mortgage Survey, 5- and 10-year loans price as low as 5.5% to 6% for lower leverage deals and mid- to high 6% range for most borrowers. Floating rate loans are very quickly approaching 8% with the Fed’s continued tightening.
No business plan to purchase a 2- to 3-year turnaround deal in 2021 or 2022 accounted for the rapid rise in rates, and it is likely that many investors will suffer because of failed business plans. It is more important but also more difficult than ever for investors to trust those with whom they invested.
John B. Levy & Co. partner and investment banker Andrew Little can be reached at alittle@ jblevyco.com. | https://richmond.com/business/commercial-mortgages-borrowers-starting-to-feel-stress-floating-rate/article_9e790b86-2cc1-11ee-b0b9-9f4bec2cccc8.html | 2023-07-30T14:10:05 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/commercial-mortgages-borrowers-starting-to-feel-stress-floating-rate/article_9e790b86-2cc1-11ee-b0b9-9f4bec2cccc8.html |
Richmond has no shortage of new and trending restaurants, but there’s still are mom-and-pop joints rolling out home-cooked cuisine without a flashy Instagram account. See the list here: https://bit.ly/3JMkzgh
In the fall of 1977, Bruce Behrman and Paul Soble opened a new restaurant in Richmond’s Fan District.
The restaurant space at Floyd and Robinson Streets was originally a drugstore started by W.S. Cavedo in 1916. When the druggist opened his shop, the neighborhood was sparsely settled and the Boulevard had not yet been paved. Cavedo’s drug store was in business for 60 years before closing.
In 1977, the small 22-by-55-foot corner building was remodeled to become Soble’s, a joint restaurant venture between Soble and Behrman. Soble, a former physical education teacher at Tuckahoe Junior High, told The Times-Dispatch about the pair’s vision for the restaurant in 1977, “What we’ll have here is a neighborhood restaurant similar to the Strawberry Street Café but smaller and a little more personal,” he said. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a number of years.”
The restaurant owners maintained some of the old charm of the drug store and kept some display cases as well as the original Cavedo’s sign. The tiny space included a bar area, six tables and five booths and some outdoor patio seating.
In 1978, a Times-Dispatch dining review described the restaurant as a “quaint neighborhood restaurant bar.”
In the kitchen, along with three cooks was Soble’s mother, “Momma Soble,” who concocted a few highlighted dishes for the restaurant including a chopped liver appetizer accompanied by an onion slice and saltines and Momma’s chicken soup. The dining critic emphasized the hot deli sandwiches “with spicy meats and melted Swiss cheese” as Soble’s strong suit.
Soble’s quaint and cozy atmosphere was welcoming during the week, but “was not a good choice” for a quiet, intimate weekend dinner. “Soble’s is noisy, cramped, echoing with amplified music — and fun,” the critic said.
After 10 years in operation, Soble’s lost its lease at the former drug store space and relocated to Robinson and Main Streets where it operated until Jan. 10, 2000. After 22 years in business, Soble and Behrman sold their restaurant to a three-way partnership that opened another restaurant in the space, The Devil’s Kitchen.
“I’m real torn about doing it,” Soble said of the sale, but both he and Behrman were ready to move on from the job which required many late nights. | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/plus/remembering-soble-s-a-cozy-favorite-in-the-fan/article_a1407125-13f9-535c-8446-2fdb8074134f.html | 2023-07-30T14:10:11 | 0 | https://richmond.com/from-the-archives/plus/remembering-soble-s-a-cozy-favorite-in-the-fan/article_a1407125-13f9-535c-8446-2fdb8074134f.html |
For more than 30 years, Sports Backers and the Richmond Times-Dispatch have worked together to recognize accomplished student-athletes in the Richmond area.
As the years have passed the program has evolved, and this year it has been redesigned into the Active Living Leadership (ALL) Stars program.
“We’re so excited to unveil the new ALL Stars Program format and start working with our student-athletes,” said Jacki Quinlan, Director for Youth Programs at Sports Backers.
Sports Backers hosted the first of five sessions Saturday to kick off the inaugural year of the ALL Stars program.
In the first session, participants were placed in “crews,” and these groups were assigned mentors. They also must complete a capstone project together.
“I’m excited to build connections and relationships with people like me,” Armstrong quarterback Anthony Allen Jr. said.
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This program will be more hands-on with the participants as the sessions progress, including Active Living 101, Active Living Inequities, Making a Difference Through Advocacy and Life Beyond Sport — where they will learn to contribute and lead in the community.
“The students are being given the tools they need to take their passion for sport and active living and turn that into action, through their volunteerism and capstone projects, that will provide immediate benefit to our community,” Quinlan said.
Allen said he is excited for the sessions, as each provides something new for him to learn but also gives him the opportunity to be around the group.
“I feel like everyone will just get better because not only will we get to see each other and work together again, but the relationships will just continue to grow,” he said.
Of 140 nominations across the metro area, 20 seniors were selected by a committee to participate in the 10-month program.
“These students are top caliber, and to see what they’re already doing within their communities is inspiring. We can’t wait to elevate their work and set them up with the right tools to continue to positively impact the Richmond region,” Quinlan said.
While all the participants are student-athletes and share that connection, they are also forming deeper relationships by sharing different challenges they have overcome.
“It’s a very unique group of people,” Mills Godwin’s Julia Mann said. “It’s very nice sharing our experiences with each other and how we’ve overcome those challenges to still be the great athletes that we are today.”
Each student-athlete will receive $2,500 in scholarships with opportunities to earn more throughout the program.
However, in order to earn more scholarships, they will have to make time in their already busy schedules. That means participating in the sessions, volunteering and completing their capstone projects.
Another change from the previous Scholar-Athlete program is the mentorship that will be provided to the students by active leaders in the Richmond area. Some were also part of the former Scholar-Athlete program.
J.C. Poma, a former Scholar-Athlete, decided to become a mentor to help the participants find their identity within the community.
“I’m excited to be part of the student-athlete’s evolution of their senior year,” the executive director of Sports, Visitation, and Entertainment for Chesterfield County said. “I can help pass along skillsets.”
He is also excited for the participants to teach him about what it means to be a student-athlete in this day and age.
The participants will be featured monthly, telling their stories and how they are growing through ALL Stars. | https://richmond.com/sports/high-school/all-stars/article_f8acbf36-2d83-11ee-8f22-7bee9acfacc6.html | 2023-07-30T14:10:17 | 1 | https://richmond.com/sports/high-school/all-stars/article_f8acbf36-2d83-11ee-8f22-7bee9acfacc6.html |
Editor:
Joan Barron, writer of the recent opinion piece “Protesters need to cool off and get educated,” needs to wise up and get her facts straight. No change to the Constitution is necessary to define “fair market value”; the Wyoming Legislature already has this authority. All we need are the right legislators to vote for acquisition value to stop the arbitrary and unfair tax increases on residential and commercial property in Wyoming.
In the 34 years since 1988, the voter/taxpayers in Wyoming have now become aware of the fraudulent system employed by the Wyoming Department of Revenue to reappraise their residential and commercial properties each year as if they had sold them, when they had not. When there is an actual sale of the property the our local county assessor refuses to allow this to be used for appraisal, the result is a tax on an unrealized capital gain on your property. Taxes on unrealized capital gains are prohibited by the 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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In 1988, the Department of Revenue wrote and promulgated rules that created a tax on unrealized capital gains on our homes. This was never properly disclosed on the voting ballot to we the people for obvious reasons. This change to the Wyoming Constitution in 1988 made it so that your property taxes could be arbitrarily raised anytime the spenders wanted more of your money to advance their agenda. While state officials continue to call it “fair market value” when in fact it is an arbitrary and capricious assumed value of our homes. Government agencies have a vested interest in protecting their power. No government agency is going to admit that their rules or procedures are unfair or unconstitutional. The way to stop this is to hold our elected officials accountable at the ballot box. | https://trib.com/opinion/letters/doenz-hold-our-elected-officials-accountable-at-the-ballot-box/article_c29ab668-2b2c-11ee-b850-7f1409695e46.html | 2023-07-30T14:11:03 | 0 | https://trib.com/opinion/letters/doenz-hold-our-elected-officials-accountable-at-the-ballot-box/article_c29ab668-2b2c-11ee-b850-7f1409695e46.html |
Editor:
I read the article about "treatment programs" as an alternative to jails or prisons and I couldn't been more exhausted by people coming up with solutions that end up costing taxpayers more dollars rather than options that require the "addict" to be accountable for their own decisions. Does no one have potential solutions like high financial penalties and making the addict perform community service and earning the right to get on with his life. Too many people, even legislatures, judges and attorneys want to force programs onto offenders who seldom are cured by programming. Make these people accountable and use their manpower to earn the right to be on the streets again. Have them cleaning community parks, serving meals in community shelters, washing city vehicles, washing windows for the city businesses -- in other words, giving something back in order to earn their right to be in society again.
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People won't change unless they want to change. Ask any smoker, any alcoholic, any drug user and social programs are nothing more than babysitting at the expense of the taxpayer. Look at Oregon, California and states who feel sorry for the users so provide free drugs, free telephones, free backpacks. It's not working so great for those states. The existing programs in the prison system are forcing inmates into programming and very few of those coming out of those programs are "cured" -- they are viewed as just another way to pass the time until they are released.
Can't someone, somewhere come up with smarter solutions that won't take years to evaluate their affects, all at the expense of the Wyoming taxpayers? Has Wyoming lost it's ability to think independently, creatively, and tough to solve problems without falling back on the "Oh, we must save these poor people! We need to reprogram them like they're controlled by artificial intelligence and can be reprogrammed like robots?" Give me a break. Make them step up to plate, acknowledge and be accountable for their choices. | https://trib.com/opinion/letters/pedroza-people-need-to-be-accountable-for-their-choices/article_51c57080-2b2d-11ee-8b1f-af1da324c0a2.html | 2023-07-30T14:11:09 | 1 | https://trib.com/opinion/letters/pedroza-people-need-to-be-accountable-for-their-choices/article_51c57080-2b2d-11ee-8b1f-af1da324c0a2.html |
In the news business, we’re used to working with deadlines. And tomorrow marks an important one. Monday is the final day to nominate for the Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Leadership Awards.
There are extraordinary women leading across all sectors of our city.
Governmental leaders are making crucial decisions to secure our safety and prosperity — in city hall, from the floor of the Legislature and in dozens of other places.
Business leaders are navigating challenging macroeconomic conditions.
Philanthropic and nonprofit leaders are working to serve the needs of our most vulnerable populations.
Educational leaders are inspiring the next generation of leaders. And the list goes on.
The year 2023 marks the ninth year for the Inspire Awards, which celebrate women's leadership across several sectors, including business, entrepreneurship, government service, education, philanthropy, health care, nonprofit, as well as the Young Leader's Award, Inspire Scholarship and Woman of the Year.
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All nominations will be reviewed by the Inspire Advisory Board, which has the difficult but rewarding task of selecting the 2023 finalists and winners in each category. I am joined on the 2023 Inspire Advisory Board by: Ashley Abramson, Robin Eschliman, Charlie Foster, Mia Wilken, Staci Hass, Jen Landis, Meagan Liesveld, James Overcash, Diane Temme Stinton, Natalia Wiita and Sarah Wischhof.
We are excited to return to Pinnacle Bank Arena for this year's awards luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Please visit InspireLincoln.com to nominate the "inspiring" women in your life. Whether it is a leader in your business organization, a neighbor, friend or associate, please share their story with us so we can recognize them for their contributions to our community.
Thank you to the following Inspire sponsors for making this event possible: Union Bank & Trust, Woodhouse Auto, Speedway Motors, Woods Aitken, Primrose Schools, Ameritas, Doane University, Assurity and Filament Essential Services. If your organization would like to participate, call 402-473-7420.
We look forward to shining the spotlight on these inspiring women and celebrating what makes Lincoln an incredible community for everyone. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/know-an-inspiring-woman-you-still-have-time-to-nominate-her/article_32038dd4-2d55-11ee-b46d-6f1932030316.html | 2023-07-30T14:11:25 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/know-an-inspiring-woman-you-still-have-time-to-nominate-her/article_32038dd4-2d55-11ee-b46d-6f1932030316.html |
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(For the next two months, columnist Jim McKee will be contributing new columns on the first week of the month. On other weeks, the Journal Star will publish some of McKee's past columns. This one ran on Aug. 25, 2013.)
Lincoln has had a number of neighbors in Lancaster County since its birth; many of the villages and proposed sites have fallen by the wayside, a few were annexed to Lincoln, others that have prospered briefly now have waned to a few houses and no businesses, and still others have become bedroom communities.
One of the first settlers in Grant Township southeast of Lincoln was Mr. Cheney. One of Nebraska’s earliest westward trails ran through the area, roughly paralleling current Nebraska 2 from Nebraska City, and it was this trail that saw the Capital Commission to Yankee Hill and the city of Lancaster in the summer of 1867, though there was little resembling a city or village on their route.
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When various inducements were offered to build a railroad connection to the new state capital in 1867, the Midland Pacific Railway was formed in Nebraska City. Ground was broken on June 5, 1868, and in early 1871 the line reached Grant Precinct, arriving in Lincoln that April, the second railroad to reach Lincoln. The station in Grant Township was named Cheney’s Station in honor of the first settler, but the name first was shortened to Cheney’s and ultimately simply Cheney.
In 1874 Joel Converse platted and filed the plan for the village of Cheney. The triangular map had east/west streets numbered from 1 to 5 while the north/south streets were named Fleming, Smith, Showers and Lincoln while a northwest/southeast street paralleled the railroad.
In 1874, the first school building came into being. It was replaced in 1879 to accommodate grades one through nine and again in 1915 when grades 10 through 12 were added. Although the railroad had arrived five years earlier, and the village was growing, the post office, headed by Isaac Wheeler, did not open until Sept. 28, 1876. Although through the years Cheney has had a lumberyard, grocery, three churches, a bank chartered in 1909, hardware, elevator, general store and dance hall above the grocery, the village never really bloomed, reaching the peak population of 49 in 1940. The post office and school closed near its most prosperous point in 1943.
Once known more as the terminus of Old Cheney Road, it is now more widely famous for its ancestral connection to Vice President Dick Cheney, who also has aided in the pronunciation change from Cheen-y to chain-y. Cheney still has its own ZIP code of 68526, which shows a total population of 1,174, and as its next-door neighbors restaurants, a lumberyard, motels, service businesses, banks and even a hospital.
Another sometimes-overlooked village in Lancaster County is Davey, 15 miles north of Lincoln in Rock Creek Township. Michael Davey, the town’s namesake, immigrated to New York from Ireland in 1862, moving to Nebraska in 1870, where he briefly lived in a dugout. In 1885, the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad built through the eastern edge of his quarter section on its way to Lincoln. The following year a siding and depot were built and given the name Davey in his honor.
On Oct. 14, 1886, the Western Town Lot Co. platted the 40-acre village, which they named after the railroad stop even though virtually all of the townsite was on land owned by Alfred Peterson. The five-square-block map showed east/west streets numbered 1, 2 and 3 while east/west streets were named Elm, Cedar, Maple and Oak. The depot sat at about First and Maple, and the post office, which was opened Feb. 1, 1887, by Patrick O’Donnell, at Second and Cedar.
The first store opened in 1886, and the first train arrived Oct. 18, 1886. By 1890, the Davey Mirror, though printed in Lincoln, gave the community an air of permanence. On July 29, 1903, the Farmer’s State Bank, with $8,000 in capital stock, opened. By 1916, there were three churches, but a fire that started in the Catholics' building, destroyed most of the businesses and buildings on the west side of Main Street. In 1942, Davey High School closed, having seen only 84 graduates in its 22-year history.
Although William Jennings Bryan, Vice President Charles Dawes and General John J. Pershing all visited Davey, the village is far more interesting surrounding the businesses that left. On Jan. 1, 1949, the Farmer’s State Bank was purchased by G.A. Frampton. In 1960, his daughter Alice M. Dittman moved the facility to 14th Street and Cornhusker Highway in Lincoln, renaming it Cornhusker Bank.
In 1943, Arthur and Ollie Christensen moved their father’s business to the northeast corner of 11th and M streets to the ground floor of the once-three-story Masonic Temple. First known as Christensen’s Farm Equipment and Tractor Supply, through the years it morphed into Christensen’s Appliances. The business prospered until the property was acquired by adjacent St. Paul United Methodist Church, which expanded its building to encompass the entire south half of the block.
15 more Nebraska ghost towns
Long-forgotten towns have stories to tell, too
Every village, town and city in Nebraska had the same humble roots -- ambitious settlers and big dreams.
As the state was settled, moving from southeast to northwest, new communities sprang out of the prairie. While those that remain range from a sole resident (Monowi) to hundreds of thousands (Lincoln and Omaha), hundreds failed to take root and withered.
Today, Nebraska has 146 cities and 384 villages, according to the state's official website. But Lilian Linder Fitzpatrick's 1925 work, "Nebraska Place-Names," attempts to study the origins of how more than 1,100 communities -- many of which were long gone then -- got their names.
The histories of the communities that still endure are easy enough to find, but Nebraska's ghost towns help tell a story that can go unheard -- and remind us about the struggles of taming the wilderness that became the Good Life.
1. Arago or Fargo (Richardson County)
German settlers from New York found looking for new beginnings following the bank panic of 1857 discovered abundant cheap land along the Missouri River a few miles upriver of the town of Rulo.
They laid out a town on the site, which was chartered by the Territorial Legislature in 1860, and named it Arago, after French astronomer Dominique Francois Arago. That year's census reported 163 residents. But Arago exploded in the years that followed.
By 1862, it had absorbed the adjacent settlement of St. Stephens and began flourishing as a steamboat hub, owing to its proximity to the river. Within a few years, its population had grown to more than 1,500.
As local historian Jim McKee wrote about Arago for the Journal Star in 2011: "The city's businesses at that point included four saloons, two hotels, five general stores, three blacksmiths, a whiskey distillery, the Southeastern Nebraskan newspaper, a brewery, brickyard, huge pork canning plant, an opera house, numerous small businesses and a 'jolly, good-natured population.'"
Just as quickly as it boomed, however, Arago went bust.
A cholera outbreak in 1866 was the first blow, followed by a railroad's decision to locate on the opposite side of the Missouri River. From there, the river that served as its lifeblood began eroding its shoreline and later washed away the site. By 1870, the population had dropped to 374.
The settlement later moved several miles inland and took the name Fargo, after the Wells Fargo wagon. By 1913, however, even the renamed post office closed, spelling the town's death blow. Only a small cemetery remains at the inland site.
2. Elvira (Merrick County)
Only one of Nebraska's 93 counties is named for a woman -- and its initial county seat carried her name, too.
Merrick County was created by the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1858, named in honor of Elvira Merrick De Puy. Her husband, state Rep. Henry De Puy of Dodge County, future agent to the Pawnee Tribe at the Genoa Indian Agency, bestowed his wife's name upon both the county name (Merrick) and its initial seat of government (Elvira).
Though approved as county seat by the Legislature, the town of Elvira scarcely existed -- if at all. By all accounts, this ghost (town) never materialized.
In his 1882 "History of the State of Nebraska," A.T. Andreas mused that nobody knew where the county seat had even been designated. That is, except for a Judge Martin, who cheekily noted: "Elvira was beautifully located upon a paper in the office of Dr. Henry, of Omaha, and supposed, by the fortunate possessor of corner lots, to be about two miles southwest of the present town of Clark's, on the old military road."
Meaning Elvira existed only on paper and not in reality. However, Andreas admits that directing people to a town that was yet to be built, in an area not yet surveyed, would have been nearly impossible.
When the county's government was formally organized in 1864, Merrick County's first residents instead met in Lone Tree, which would later take the name Central City. It holds the courthouse to this day; whatever, if anything, existed of Elvira disappeared.
Merrick County's jagged, pointed triangle appeared on a headstone for Elvira Merrick recently installed at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. There, she'd been buried in an unmarked grave until the Merrick County Historical Museum and Merrick Foundation raised money to buy and transport the marker that so honors the only woman for whom a Nebraska county will forever remember.
3. Friedensau (Thayer County)
Before Deshler became an early industrial powerhouse, there was Friedensau.
In 1874, German Lutheran settlers who'd originally planted roots in Indiana and Illinois moved farther west to the prairies of southern Nebraska near the Little Blue River.
There, they established a small German settlement named Friedensau -- "peaceful meadow." Within a decade, the population had grown to about 70, which managed to support a pair of German Lutheran churches. Further expansion was on the horizon, with the Rock Island Railroad expected to pass through town.
However, wealthy landowner John Deshler convinced the railroad to instead pass through his property, depriving Friedensau of its anticipated boom.
The railroad didn't come to the small town. But the small town came to the railroad. Residents moved the buildings and relocated north to the site of present-day Deshler. Though it sounds far-fetched, such moves were relatively common in this era.
One building, however, stayed behind and was rebuilt in 1899. Trinity Lutheran Church still operates in the former village northwest of Hebron, where it's held worship services since the late 1880s and serves as "mother church" to a number of congregations in the region. It also spawned one of Nebraska's first parochial schools.
The tall white spires and adjacent cemetery are all that remains of where a community once -- and briefly -- stood.
4. Hope (Scotts Bluff County)
As central and western Nebraska were settled by the first permanent residents in the late 1800s, many oppressed groups -- including blacks and Jews -- found a home on the prairie where they lived and worked alongside white settlers.
Scotts Bluff County hosted more than one of these communities. Most were short-lived as their first inhabitants moved on to other locales.
But one -- Hope -- persisted for decades.
Henry Nehme refused to live under English rule after the Boer War ended in 1902 and moved from his native South Africa to western Nebraska shortly thereafter. He made his home near the eastern shore of present-day Lake Minatare.
In 1907, Nehme founded a post office, which was named "Hope" after the community's optimism. The name stuck, and a school and nearby creek also assumed the same moniker.
A couple dozen families -- with surnames that appear to be German, English and/or Scotch-Irish -- settled in the area, right next to black pioneers at a time where such proximity was almost unheard of, at least in urban areas.
Little else is known about the community, but the school appeared to be the its center for both education and gathering.
The building served as a grade school and "short" high school for ninth and 10th grades until sometime during the Great Depression, with some speculation it may have been large enough at one time to serve all 12 grades in three rooms. It remained a country elementary school until 1960, when it merged with a nearby school.
Though Hope is gone, its memory hasn't been fully lost to the ages.
5. Jamaica (Lancaster County)
The Jamaica name lives on in Lancaster County, long after the town dubbed that by its first settlers disappeared to history.
The Jamaica North Trail runs along a former Union Pacific railroad line that served the former town near 27th Street and Saltillo Road, with a small display. A new link connecting 27th Street to the South Beltway project will be named Jamaica Avenue after the long-gone community.
But what was Jamaica?
Established in 1885 as a station along the railroad, the town was presumably named after Jamaica, New York. However, it flooded frequently, owing to the close proximity of Salt Creek. The Z-shaped curve of the creek, along with the community's location in the floodplain, provided a welcome mat for an unwelcome guest -- high waters.
At its peak, the community had a handful of houses, a Baptist church, a creamery, a lodge, a blacksmith shop and a grain elevator. A nearby homestead, meanwhile, served travelers -- purportedly even welcoming members of the Jesse James gang, according to a marker at the site.
By the 1920s, Jamaica had largely faded off the map -- but not for good. The abandoned Union Pacific line became the Jamaica North Trail in 2006, which runs north toward downtown Lincoln. South of Saltillo Road, it becomes the Homestead Trail, which runs to the Kansas border.
Even though it's been decades since a train has passed through Jamaica, plenty of walkers, runners and bikers skirt the town on a daily basis, ensuring it wouldn't be forgotten.
6. Lakeland (Brown County)
With much of Brown County's population along present-day U.S. 20, the sparsely populated areas in the southern half of this sprawling Sandhills county often had to get creative to get things done.
A post office named Lakeland opened in 1896 in the southwestern portion of the county, lasting until 1917. It took its name from the many lakes near the headwaters of the Calamus River. The surrounding area was more a loosely connected settlement than a town.
The Lakeland name came back in 1934, when three rural school districts pooled their resources to build a consolidated high school during the Great Depression. With limited money and few trees available in this region, local residents returned to their pioneer roots to build a high school out of sod -- the only one of its type known in the country.
The two-room building featured a classroom and living quarters for the teacher. The bathrooms were outhouses, and the adjacent barn housed horses for the students who rode in to class from as far as 5 miles out.
Much like the post office, the school was also short-lived. It operated for just seven years, from 1934-1941, and graduated 33 students. The building's deterioration and desire of students to take more advanced coursework led to its demise.
A state historical marker was placed along U.S. 20 west of Ainsworth. Twenty miles south down a road that's mostly dirt, the Brown County Historical Society erected a small stone marker commemorating the school near Long Lake State Recreation Area.
7. Lee Park (Custer and Valley counties)
The long-gone town of Lee Park has generated more than its fair share of confusion.
When it was platted in 1884, frontier historian and photographer Solomon Butcher wrote that it was situated in Custer County, adjacent to the line that separated Valley County. As it grew, however, additions placed portions of the community across the boundary into Valley County.
Having one town in two counties produced plenty of headaches for the area's residents.
The sod schoolhouse, for instance, was originally built on the Custer County side of the line in 1878 -- before the town was founded. Residents in Valley County felt slighted, and the final decision ended up being the construction of a second school in their county.
Furthermore, the community of Lee Park shared its name with the nearby valley, leaving travelers unsure if they needed to head into town or out into the country. A postmaster came up with the solution -- naming the valley Lee's Park instead.
Lastly, mail delivery was always a chore. The post office was originally in Valley County, but the town site was razed and relocated after the railroad failed to advance past Arcadia, five miles away.
At that point, Custer County had won out -- all of Lee Park was now on its side of the line. But the little town quickly faded into obscurity, with only Protestant and Catholic cemeteries to mark where it had stood.
8. Marsland (Dawes County)
Founded by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1889, the small station of Marsland -- named after Thomas Marsland, the Lincoln man who was the railroad's general freight agent -- was platted in northwest Nebraska.
The community hit the ground running, with the nearby post office at the Corbin townsite moving to Marsland. A church soon followed, which held its first service less than two months and first wedding less than four months after the community was founded.
Shortly thereafter, a school, creamery, shoe store, blacksmith's forge, newspaper, hotel, sawmill and livery were set up, along with two flour mills that attracted customers from miles around. By 1896, a newspaper noted that Marsland "will without any doubt become a rich town in the near future."
Yet, in her book "The Story of Marsland and the Surrounding Community," author Elsie M. Hess noted that the remote location and lack of money during a time of bank panic meant many residents "traded meat, butters and eggs for groceries" at the community's only grocery store.
Disaster struck often, too. A 1902 lightning strike burned a mill to the ground, and a pair of fires within the following years ravaged the young community's business district. Though some residents persisted for decades to come, Marsland has largely been vacated.
However, its founding brought Nebraska an oddity that persists to this day. The Belmont Tunnel through the rocky outcroppings of the Pine Ridge eight miles from Marsland remains the state's only railroad tunnel. Though the nearest town, one its construction helped create, is largely gone, the tunnel operated until 1982.
9. Martha (Holt County)
The town of Martha is no more, but its post office has returned home after a long journey from Holt County brought it to Lincoln for a brief stay.
Established in 1904, the post office and nearby community was named after Martha Rollin Porter, the mother-in-law of the first postmaster, Louis G. Lambert, and an area pioneer.
The Lambert family home served as the first post office, leading to hustle and bustle in the home that ultimately led the family to purchase a 12-foot-by-12-foot post office kit from the U.S. Postal Service -- which ultimately became the town's second post office until its shuttering in 1934.
Both buildings went on to have interesting history, as documented by University of Nebraska-Lincoln geography professor Becky Buller.
The farmhouse that served as Martha's first post office was moved 40 miles and became the family home of Lambert's great-granddaughter. Though the postboxes are gone, much of the original structure remains intact.
The second post office has since served a multitude of purposes, beginning as milkhouse before being converted to a space to raise bees, store items or house visitors.
Then, in 1997, it was moved to Lincoln by a great-grandson of Lambert's who ran ACTON Printing Company. Rechristened as the "Martha, Nebraska, Post Office" and restored to its previous look, it handled mail more than six decades after doing so for the last time. Buller noted that it became Nebraska's third-largest post office in terms of revenue and ranked in the top 150 nationwide, sometimes dealing with millions of pieces of mail a day.
The company outgrew that building, however, and it was moved back to its original site in southern Holt County in 2002.
10. Melrose (Harlan County)
U.S. soldiers and a group of pioneers, primarily from Scandinavia, teamed up to build a stockade in southern Nebraska near the Republican River in 1870. The land had, until shortly beforehand, been prime hunting grounds fiercely contested by the Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
Those at the stockade would soon spread out into homesteads around the site, with two towns -- Alma, Melrose and Napoleon -- platted, but not built, nearby. Alma won the first election to be the seat of government in Harlan Conty, but irregularities led residents to successfully petition the governor to invalidate the initial vote and schedule a second election.
After a long process that saw four town sites compete, Melrose beat out Republican City in the final election in 1872 to claim the title. But its tenure didn't last long.
Interests from both Alma and Republican City filed court challenges, and the nearby town of Orleans offered a building free of charge for county commissioners -- leading to the claim the county seat was "on wheels." In 1874, Alma was recognized as Harlan County's seat of government, a position its held despite a later suit by Orleans that landed before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Melrose, meanwhile, disappeared soon after losing the county seat. Many of the buildings were moved to Orleans, and the town was dissolved in 1881, less than a decade after its ambitious plan to become county seat succeeded.
11. Meridian (Jefferson County)
The name "Meridian" still means something in Jefferson County as the name of the school district based in Daykin. But the school was far from the first entity in the county with that moniker.
In fact, it belonged to the initial county seat, which was first founded as Big Sandy after a nearby creek.
George Weisel's store on Big Sandy Creek served as the unofficial seat of government for Jones County when the territorial Legislature separated it from neighboring Gage County in 1864. In a delightful twist of pioneer chicanery, a county with 35 settlers managed to cast 75 votes to procure that independence and related taxing authority.
(Now, for the confusing part: Jones County expanded in 1867 to include what was originally called Jefferson County, now Thayer County, before it was split after being deemed too large. The Jefferson name stuck with the original Jones County.)
At that point, Meridian -- so named for its location along the Sixth Principal Meridian -- became the functioning county seat. As the center of commerce with multiple mills and stores, that designation made sense. But an 1881 history of the county noted that four deaths from its saloon spelled doom for the town.
When Jefferson County officially organized in 1871, Fairbury held onto the county seat. The next year, the railroad bypassed Meridian and sealed its fate.
The mill survived for a few decades more, with A.T. Andreas' history noting, "the mill is now the principal monument of what has been. The waters pouring over the old dam moans [sic] the dirge of ruined hopes."
12. Mud Springs (Morrill County)
In an otherwise arid stretch of Nebraska's Panhandle, natural springs in a long stretch between Lodgepole Creek and the North Platte River served as an oasis. And, long before other communities in the western part of the state were even dreamed up, Mud Springs was surveyed in 1856 and constructed with its first sod buildings in 1859.
Because of the scarcity of water sources in the region, Mud Springs became an important stop on a cutoff connecting the Oregon Trail to the Jules Trail into Colorado. In 1860, it became a Pony Express stop during the brief but illustrious run of the legendary route -- a letter was handed from one rider to another on the maiden journey west -- before becoming a transcontinental telegraph station the following year.
The town's biggest claim to fame came in February 1865, when some 200 Arapaho, Cheyenne and Sioux warriors attacked the small detachment of soldiers guarding the telegraph station -- claiming horses and cattle there while retaliating for the previous year's Sand Creek massacre in Colorado. Soldiers from Fort Mitchell and Fort Laramie soon rallied to their aid, and the short-lived battle ended with just a single fatality.
Shifts in westward migration routes and telegraph lines within the next decade or so spelled the end of Mud Springs, which quickly faded into obscurity. Though no buildings remain on the site near U.S. 385, which was purchased by a private citizen in 1896 and transferred to History Nebraska in 1936, it's commemorated by a Pony Express marker and holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
13. Neapolis (Saunders County)
Omaha began as Nebraska's territorial capital, and Lincoln later replaced it in that role.
But the Capital City almost didn't get that chance, because of tensions among delegates over whether those north or south of the Platte River would dominate.
This debate, which at least once turned into a literal fistfight, saw Omaha lawmakers who in the majority "secede" to Florence to pass their own laws. Meanwhile, those south of the Platte entertained notions of joining Kansas.
This tug-of-war between the parties lasted over the tenures of five territorial governors and eventually resulted in the Omaha's faction's proclamation that they would build a new capital city 50 miles west of the Missouri River and near the Platte River. With Omaha unable to be the center of population, its leaders wanted a more centrally located capital that would be more favorable to its interests.
They called it "Neapolis," meaning new city, and it was to be located on a bluff named Pahuk, which was sacred to the Pawnee, but more commonly known as Capitol Hill. At that time, the "town" was little more than a few log buildings used to help construct the Union Pacific Railroad.
Territorial Gov. Samuel Richardson declared the action invalid. Even though a majority of lawmakers were present, he said, their actions carried no weight because they were completed in Florence rather than Omaha, then the seat of state government.
This compromise fell through, with Omaha eventually yielding the capital to Lancaster, which became Lincoln, in 1869. Neapolis' town site later ended up on the National Register of Historic Places, owing to its Pawnee heritage.
Neapolis, however, helped to produce a town that survives today. The abundance of cedar trees cleared out in the region later gave rise to Cedar Bluffs, which was founded when a different railroad passed through northern Saunders County.
14. Pleasant Hill (Saline County)
In many counties, towns initially declared county seats failed to hold onto that distinction. Saline County saw its first two fade into obscurity.
The first, Swan City, was the result of an arbitrary declaration of the territorial Legislature, that faded away and saw its post office moved to nearby DeWitt. Despite being the acting county seat, it finished last in an 1871 election.
What replaced it was Pleasant Hill, a more central location that won a runoff election against Crete and Dorchester. Already the county's biggest and most prosperous town after its platting in 1867, with a state-of-the-art mill and at least one store, its offer of land and cash for a courthouse no doubt encouraged voters.
Within a couple years, though, Crete and Wilber had grown and sought to claim the courthouse as their own. State law required them to wait five years before bring the matter to a vote. Like its successor, Pleasant Hill finished last in a tight election won by Wilber, where the courthouse remains to this day.
Getting the county records from Pleasant Hill, however, wasn't a given. It took 160 wagon teams and 300 people projecting force from Wilber before the papers were handed over.
Like many other towns, its demise was sealed when the railroad by passed the former county seat. That first courthouse, used first as a poor house and then as a community hall, burned down prior to World War I. The final straw, though, was the fire that destroyed the mill in 1930.
15. Sartoria (Buffalo County)
By way of Sweden, Illinois and the Civil War battlefield in Tennessee that cost him an arm, John Swenson settled in northwestern Buffalo County in 1874.
In addition to serving two terms as superintendent of county schools, he founded and named the town that sprang up near his land along the South Loup River. He coined the name "Sartoria" after laboring to find a combination of letters that was easy to spell and could be understood by pioneers of all tongues.
The man of many talents also became Sartoria's first postmaster and operated at least two general stores in the community, which later added a bank, blacksmith, hotel and car dealers.
Though the town's population topped out at 40, it served as the hub for social and commerce activities for the surrounding region -- with activities that included a race track and boxing club in addition to the usual school and church events, according to the Buffalo County Historical Society.
Again, the lack of a railroad led to the gradual demise of Sartoria, though the name still graces its township. A Union Pacific branch line being built in nearby Pleasanton was supposed to extend to Sartoria -- but it never did.
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RYE, N.Y. -- Guests at an amusement park were left traumatized after a ride malfunctioned and would not stop spinning.
The incident happened at Rye Playland, an amusement park located just outside of New York City, on July 23.
Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows the Music Express ride carrying children and adults spinning in reverse. The ride reportedly continued to spin backwards for as long as 10 minutes.
Ride operators tried an emergency stop, but that didn't work. Maintenance crews had to be called to disconnect the power.
One rider said those 10 minutes felt like an eternity.
Park officials said the endless spinning was caused by an electrical malfunction. No injuries were reported.
The ride has since been shut down for now. | https://abc30.com/music-express-rye-playland-new-york-ride/13565468/ | 2023-07-30T14:11:36 | 0 | https://abc30.com/music-express-rye-playland-new-york-ride/13565468/ |
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Hunting season begins — early antlerless elk, early general antlerless elk, private land antlerless elk, squirrel.
WEDNESDAY
Fishing event — Community Fishing Night, Holmes Lake, 6-8 p.m. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer; free loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available. Participants 16 and older need a fishing license.
THURSDAY
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://bit.ly/3GxO309.
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AUG. 10
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://bit.ly/3GxO309.
AUG. 15
Hunting season begins — bullfrog (east of U.S. 81).
AUG. 17
Seminar — Second Shots: Pistol, 6-9 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Recommended prerequisite: First Shots. Bring your own eye and ear protection. If you bring your own pistol, bring 50 rounds of ammo for it. Ages 16 and above; students under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian or parent. Cost: $50. Register: https://bit.ly/3sAxYzk.
AUG. 20
Hunting season begins — archery antelope.
AUG. 24
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://bit.ly/3GxO309.
AUG. 25
Stargazing — Nebraska Star Party, 9-11:30 p.m., Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Meet behind the golf shack. Telescopes will be provided. Bring camp chairs or blankets. State park entry permit required. Rain date: Aug. 26.
AUG. 31
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://bit.ly/3GxO309.
SEPT. 1
Hunting seasons begin — archery deer, archery bull elk, antlerless only season choice deer, youth deer, limited landowner deer, cottontail, jackrabbit (west of U.S. 81 only), prairie grouse, mourning and white-winged doves, snipe, Virginia and sora rail.
SEPT. 16
Hunting season begins — muzzleloader antelope.
SEPT. 20
Hunting season ends — private land antlerless elk.
SEPT. 21
Hunting season begins — firearm bull elk.
SEPT. 22
Stargazing — Nebraska Star Party, 9-11:30 p.m., Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Meet behind the golf shack. Telescopes will be provided. Bring camp chairs or blankets. State park entry permit required. Rain date: Sept. 23.
OCT. 1
Hunting season begins — fall turkey.
Hunting season ends — muzzleloader antelope.
Fishing season begins — snagging paddlefish.
OCT. 7
Hunting season begins — woodcock.
OCT. 14
Hunting season begins — firearm antelope.
OCT. 21-22
Hunting season — youth pheasant, quail and partridge.
OCT. 28
Hunting seasons begin — pheasant, quail, partridge.
OCT. 29
Hunting season ends — firearm antelope.
OCT. 30
Hunting season ends — mourning and white-winged doves.
OCT. 31
Hunting seasons end — archery bull elk, firearm bull elk, early general antlerless elk, bullfrog (east of U.S. 81).
Fishing season ends — snagging paddlefish.
NOV. 1
Hunting season begins — late general antlerless elk, late season doe/fawn antelope.
NOV. 4
Hunting season begins — special landowner deer.
NOV. 6
Hunting season ends — special landowner deer.
NOV. 9
Hunting season ends — Virginia and sora rail.
NOV. 11
Hunting season begins — firearm deer.
NOV. 19
Hunting season ends — firearm deer.
NOV. 20
Hunting season ends — woodcock.
NOV. 28
Hunting season begins — bighorn sheep.
NOV. 30
Hunting season ends — fall turkey.
DEC. 1
Hunting season begins — muzzleloader deer.
DEC. 16
Hunting season ends — snipe.
DEC. 22
Hunting season ends — bighorn sheep
DEC. 31
Hunting seasons end — archery deer, muzzleloader deer, archery antelope.
Fishing seasons end — all underwater game fish spearfishing.
JAN. 1
Hunting season begins — late antlerless only firearm deer, river late antlerless firearm deer.
JAN. 15
Hunting seasons end — late antlerless only firearm deer, antlerless only season choice deer, youth deer, limited landowner deer.
JAN. 31
Hunting seasons end — river late antlerless firearm deer, general late antlerless elk, late doe/fawn antelope, squirrel, prairie grouse, pheasant, quail, partridge.
FEB. 29
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A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 35 people and wounds more than 100
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in the country’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan on Sunday, police and health officials said. At least 35 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded.
Senior police officer Nazir Khan said the workers convention of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s Jamiat Ulema Islam party was taking place on the outskirts of Khar, the capital of Bajur district, when the explosion took place.
Initially, police said 10 people were killed but later more bodies were moved to a hospital bringing the death toll to 35. He said some of the wounded were taken to the city’s main hospital in critical condition and the death toll could increase.
Azam Khan, head of the emergency room at Khar’s main hospital, said 35 bodies were brought to the hospital and some wre taken back by relatives while the number of wounded was now more than 100 as those who earlier went to near small clinics for medical aid consequently brought to the main government hospital.
Government administrator Mohibullah Khan Yousufzai also said death toll rose to 35 and the number of wounded was well over 100. He said the serious wounded people were being airlifted to provincial capital, Peshawar, for better medical care.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but the Islamic State group operates across the border in Afghanistan.
Maulana Ziaullah, the local chief of Rehman’s party, was among the dead. Senator Abdur Rasheed and former lawmaker Maulana Jamaluddin was also on the stage but escaped unhurt. Party officials said Rehman was not in the rally.
Rehman is considered to be a pro-Taliban cleric and his political party is part of the coalition government in Islamabad. It is not known whether Rehman was present. Meetings are being organized across the country to mobilize supporters for the coming elections.
Bajur, once used to be a tribal region but now a district, has been a safe haven for Islamic militants until recent years when Pakistani military carried out massive operations to eliminate militancy from the tribal region. Militants still strike attacking security forces and civilians often.
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Riaz Khan reported from Peshawar, Pakistan.
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A boom in apartment construction is helping to curb rents but not all renters will benefit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades.
Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some economists project U.S. rents will be down modestly this year after soaring nearly 25% over the past four years.
A closer look, however, shows the trend will likely be little comfort for many U.S. renters who’ve had to put an increasing share of their income toward their monthly payment. Renters in cities such as Cincinnati and Indianapolis are still getting hit with increases of 5% or more. Much of the new construction is located in just a few metro areas, and many of the new units are luxury apartments, which rent for well north of $2,000.
Median U.S. rent has risen to $2,029 this June from $1,629 in June 2019, according to rental listings company Rent, which tracks rents in 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Demand for apartments exploded during the pandemic as people who could work remotely sought more space or decided to relocate to another part of the country.
The steep rent increases have left tenants like Melissa Lombana, a high school teacher who lives in the South Florida city of Miramar, with progressively less income to spend on other needs.
The rent on her one-bedroom apartment jumped 13% last year to $1,700. It climbed another 6% to $1,800 this month when she renewed her lease.
“Even the $1,700 was a stretch for me,” said Lombana, 43, who supplements her teaching income with a side job doing educational testing. “In a year, I will not be able to afford living here at all.”
Lombana’s rent is now gobbling up nearly half her monthly income. That puts her in a category referred to as “cost-burdened” by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, denoting households that pay 30% or more of their income toward rent. Last year, the average rent-to-income ratio per household rose to 30%. This March, it was 29.6%.
Lombana hasn’t had any luck finding a more affordable apartment. While South Florida is one of the metropolitan areas seeing a rise in apartment construction, the units are mostly high-end and not a viable option.
That scenario is playing out across the nation. Developers are rushing to complete projects that were green-lit during the pandemic-era surge in demand for rentals or left in limbo by delays in supplies of fixtures and building materials. Nearly 1.1 million apartments are currently under construction, according to the commercial real estate tracker CoStar, a pace not seen since the 1970s.
Increasing the supply of apartments tends to moderate rent increases over time and can give tenants more options on where to live. But more than 40% of the new rentals to be completed this year will be concentrated in about 10 high job growth metropolitan areas, including Austin, Nashville, Denver, Atlanta and New York, according to Marcus & Millichap. In many areas, the boost to overall inventory will be barely noticeable.
Even within metros where there’ll be a notable increase in available apartments, such as Nashville, most of it will be in the luxury category, where rents average $2,270, nationally. Some 70% of the new rental inventory will be the luxury class, said Jay Lybik, national director of multifamily analytics at CoStar.
That will leave most tenants unlikely to see a big enough reduction in rent to make a difference, industry experts and economists say.
“I think we’re in a period of rent flattening for 12 or 18 months, but it’s certainly not a big rent decline,” said Hessam Nadji, CEO of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.
“We’re building a multi-decade record number of units,” Nadji said. “It’s going to cause some softening and some pockets of overbuilding, but it’s not going to fundamentally resolve the housing shortage or the affordability problem for renters across the U.S.”
The surge in rents has made it difficult for workers to keep up with inflation despite solid wage gains the past few years and exacerbated a long-term trend. Between 1999 and 2022, U.S. rents soared 135%, while income grew 77%, according to data from Moody’s Analytics.
Realtor.com is forecasting that rents will drop an average of 0.9% this year. But while down nationally, rents are still rising in many markets around the country, especially those where hiring remains robust.
In the New York metro area, the median rent climbed 4.7% in June from a year earlier to $2,899, according to Realtor.com. In the Midwest, rents surged 5.6% in the Cincinnati metro area to $1,188, and 6.9% to $1,350 in the Indianapolis metro area.
The current spike in apartment construction alone isn’t going to be enough to address how costly renting has become for many Americans.
“For the rest of the 2020s rents will continue to grow because millennials are such a big generation and we’re very much in the hole in terms of building housing for that generation,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. “It will take many good years of new construction to build adequate housing for millennials.”
The bigger challenge is building more work force housing, because the cost of land, labor and navigating the government approval process incentivize developers to put up luxury apartments buildings.
Expanding the supply of modestly priced rentals would help alleviate the strain from so many new apartments targeting renters with high incomes, “although additional subsidies will be needed to make housing affordable to households with the lowest incomes,” researchers at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies wrote in a recent report.
Despite the overall pullback in U.S. rents, Joey Di Girolamo, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, worries that he’ll face more sharp rent increases in coming years.
Last year, the web designer left a two-bedroom, two-bath townhome he rented for $2,200 a month to avoid a $600 a month increase. This year, his rent went up by $200, a nearly 10% jump.
“That blew me away,” said Di Girolamo, 50. “I’m just kind of dreading what it’s going to be like next year, but especially 3 or 4 years from now.”
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US mother, daughter, reported kidnapped in Haiti, people warned not to travel there
(AP) - A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alex chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.”
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A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills at least 35 people and wounds more than 100
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in the country’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan on Sunday, police and health officials said. At least 35 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded.
Senior police officer Nazir Khan said the workers convention of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s Jamiat Ulema Islam party was taking place on the outskirts of Khar, the capital of Bajur district, when the explosion took place.
Initially, police said 10 people were killed but later more bodies were moved to a hospital bringing the death toll to 35. He said some of the wounded were taken to the city’s main hospital in critical condition and the death toll could increase.
Azam Khan, head of the emergency room at Khar’s main hospital, said 35 bodies were brought to the hospital and some wre taken back by relatives while the number of wounded was now more than 100 as those who earlier went to near small clinics for medical aid consequently brought to the main government hospital.
Government administrator Mohibullah Khan Yousufzai also said death toll rose to 35 and the number of wounded was well over 100. He said the serious wounded people were being airlifted to provincial capital, Peshawar, for better medical care.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but the Islamic State group operates across the border in Afghanistan.
Maulana Ziaullah, the local chief of Rehman’s party, was among the dead. Senator Abdur Rasheed and former lawmaker Maulana Jamaluddin was also on the stage but escaped unhurt. Party officials said Rehman was not in the rally.
Rehman is considered to be a pro-Taliban cleric and his political party is part of the coalition government in Islamabad. It is not known whether Rehman was present. Meetings are being organized across the country to mobilize supporters for the coming elections.
Bajur, once used to be a tribal region but now a district, has been a safe haven for Islamic militants until recent years when Pakistani military carried out massive operations to eliminate militancy from the tribal region. Militants still strike attacking security forces and civilians often.
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Riaz Khan reported from Peshawar, Pakistan.
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How to Watch the Mystics vs. Dream Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:32 AM EDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
The Washington Mystics (12-12) will hope to stop a six-game road slide when squaring off against the Atlanta Dream (13-11) on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Gateway Center Arena, airing at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN3, NBCS-DC, Monumental, and BSSO.
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Mystics vs. Dream Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports
- Arena: Gateway Center Arena
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Key Stats for Mystics vs. Dream
- Washington scores an average of 81.1 points per game, only four fewer points than the 85.1 Atlanta allows to opponents.
- Washington has shot at a 43.1% rate from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 42.7% shooting opponents of Atlanta have averaged.
- This season, the Mystics have a 7-5 record in games the team collectively shoots over 42.7% from the field.
- Washington is hitting 32.5% of its shots from three-point distance, which is just 0.2 percentage points fewer than the 32.7% Atlanta's opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Mystics are 8-4 when shooting above 32.7% as a team from three-point range.
- Atlanta and Washington rebound at about the same rate, with Atlanta averaging 4.5 more rebounds per game.
Mystics Recent Performance
- Over their last 10 games, the Mystics are putting up 83.5 points per game, 2.4 more than their season average (81.1).
- Over its previous 10 games, Washington is averaging 83.5 points per game, 2.4 more than its season average (81.1).
- In their previous 10 games, the Mystics are draining 6.8 threes per game, 0.5 fewer threes than their season average (7.3). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (30.6%) compared to their season average (32.5%).
Mystics Injuries
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A boom in apartment construction is helping to curb rents but not all renters will benefit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades.
Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some economists project U.S. rents will be down modestly this year after soaring nearly 25% over the past four years.
A closer look, however, shows the trend will likely be little comfort for many U.S. renters who’ve had to put an increasing share of their income toward their monthly payment. Renters in cities such as Cincinnati and Indianapolis are still getting hit with increases of 5% or more. Much of the new construction is located in just a few metro areas, and many of the new units are luxury apartments, which rent for well north of $2,000.
Median U.S. rent has risen to $2,029 this June from $1,629 in June 2019, according to rental listings company Rent, which tracks rents in 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Demand for apartments exploded during the pandemic as people who could work remotely sought more space or decided to relocate to another part of the country.
The steep rent increases have left tenants like Melissa Lombana, a high school teacher who lives in the South Florida city of Miramar, with progressively less income to spend on other needs.
The rent on her one-bedroom apartment jumped 13% last year to $1,700. It climbed another 6% to $1,800 this month when she renewed her lease.
“Even the $1,700 was a stretch for me,” said Lombana, 43, who supplements her teaching income with a side job doing educational testing. “In a year, I will not be able to afford living here at all.”
Lombana’s rent is now gobbling up nearly half her monthly income. That puts her in a category referred to as “cost-burdened” by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, denoting households that pay 30% or more of their income toward rent. Last year, the average rent-to-income ratio per household rose to 30%. This March, it was 29.6%.
Lombana hasn’t had any luck finding a more affordable apartment. While South Florida is one of the metropolitan areas seeing a rise in apartment construction, the units are mostly high-end and not a viable option.
That scenario is playing out across the nation. Developers are rushing to complete projects that were green-lit during the pandemic-era surge in demand for rentals or left in limbo by delays in supplies of fixtures and building materials. Nearly 1.1 million apartments are currently under construction, according to the commercial real estate tracker CoStar, a pace not seen since the 1970s.
Increasing the supply of apartments tends to moderate rent increases over time and can give tenants more options on where to live. But more than 40% of the new rentals to be completed this year will be concentrated in about 10 high job growth metropolitan areas, including Austin, Nashville, Denver, Atlanta and New York, according to Marcus & Millichap. In many areas, the boost to overall inventory will be barely noticeable.
Even within metros where there’ll be a notable increase in available apartments, such as Nashville, most of it will be in the luxury category, where rents average $2,270, nationally. Some 70% of the new rental inventory will be the luxury class, said Jay Lybik, national director of multifamily analytics at CoStar.
That will leave most tenants unlikely to see a big enough reduction in rent to make a difference, industry experts and economists say.
“I think we’re in a period of rent flattening for 12 or 18 months, but it’s certainly not a big rent decline,” said Hessam Nadji, CEO of commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.
“We’re building a multi-decade record number of units,” Nadji said. “It’s going to cause some softening and some pockets of overbuilding, but it’s not going to fundamentally resolve the housing shortage or the affordability problem for renters across the U.S.”
The surge in rents has made it difficult for workers to keep up with inflation despite solid wage gains the past few years and exacerbated a long-term trend. Between 1999 and 2022, U.S. rents soared 135%, while income grew 77%, according to data from Moody’s Analytics.
Realtor.com is forecasting that rents will drop an average of 0.9% this year. But while down nationally, rents are still rising in many markets around the country, especially those where hiring remains robust.
In the New York metro area, the median rent climbed 4.7% in June from a year earlier to $2,899, according to Realtor.com. In the Midwest, rents surged 5.6% in the Cincinnati metro area to $1,188, and 6.9% to $1,350 in the Indianapolis metro area.
The current spike in apartment construction alone isn’t going to be enough to address how costly renting has become for many Americans.
“For the rest of the 2020s rents will continue to grow because millennials are such a big generation and we’re very much in the hole in terms of building housing for that generation,” said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. “It will take many good years of new construction to build adequate housing for millennials.”
The bigger challenge is building more work force housing, because the cost of land, labor and navigating the government approval process incentivize developers to put up luxury apartments buildings.
Expanding the supply of modestly priced rentals would help alleviate the strain from so many new apartments targeting renters with high incomes, “although additional subsidies will be needed to make housing affordable to households with the lowest incomes,” researchers at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies wrote in a recent report.
Despite the overall pullback in U.S. rents, Joey Di Girolamo, in Pembroke Pines, Florida, worries that he’ll face more sharp rent increases in coming years.
Last year, the web designer left a two-bedroom, two-bath townhome he rented for $2,200 a month to avoid a $600 a month increase. This year, his rent went up by $200, a nearly 10% jump.
“That blew me away,” said Di Girolamo, 50. “I’m just kind of dreading what it’s going to be like next year, but especially 3 or 4 years from now.”
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The U.S. Geological Survey has a morbid request: they want you to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers if you live in one of six states.
According to the USGS, the pilot program hopes to collect specimens that can help “identify contaminants and environmental factors which may be contributing to the decline of insect populations.” said USGS.
“There are some questions that can’t effectively be answered without help from a lot of people. It’s what makes citizen science so special and valuable,” said Julie Dietze, USGS scientist-in-charge of the effort. “Collections like this one are important because they have the potential to provide scientists now, and 20 years from now, access to specimens.”
“Citizen scientists” have been submitting their butterflies, moths, and skippers since April, but based on how many specimens have been received, collections may continue through November 2024.
The USGS is hoping to collect these dead insects to establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection and all the specimens collected will be added to the USGS Research Scientific Collections database.
If you live in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, or Texas, you can participate in the USGS’s pilot program. These states were selected because they’re relatively close the migration pathway of Monarch butterflies, their proximity to the Corn Belt, and the number of Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Before you run out to catch butterflies for submission, USGS says it will only accept insects that are already dead that have not been collected alive. The insect must also be larger than two inches.
Additionally, species that are protected by the U.S.’s Endangered Species Act or by state law are not accepted. Within the six participating states, that includes only the Mitchell’s satyr Butterfly, which is found in Alabama.
Once you’ve found your dead bug, the USGS recommends putting it in a resealable plastic bag. Insects that are damaged or not fully intact will be accepted, and bugs can be put into the same bags. If you aren’t able to ship your bugs within three days, you can freeze them.
Specimens should then be placed into a sealed envelope addressed to:
USGS LRC
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Australia vs. Canada: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 31
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
Australia will meet Canada in Melbourne, Australia, in the last round of group-stage matches at the 2023 Women's World Cup, on July 31 at 6:00 AM ET.
Go to FOX US to watch Australia take on Canada.
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How to Watch Australia vs. Canada
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX US
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
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Australia Group Stage Schedule
Australia's Recent Performance
- Australia lost on July 27 against Nigeria by a final score of 3-2. It took 17 more shots in the contest, 27 to 10.
- Emily van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored the only goals for their side in the match versus .
- Kyra Cooney-Cross has not scored a goal, but has recorded one assist for Australia in Women's World Cup play (two games).
- In two Women's World Cup matches, Caitlin Foord has not scored a goal but has one assist.
- During Women's World Cup play, van Egmond has scored one goal (but has no assists).
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Australia's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Lydia Williams #1
- Courtney Nevin #2
- Aivi Luik #3
- Clare Polkinghorne #4
- Cortnee Vine #5
- Clare Wheeler #6
- Steph Catley #7
- Alexandra Chidiac #8
- Caitlin Foord #9
- Emily van Egmond #10
- Mary Fowler #11
- Teagan Micah #12
- Tameka Yallop #13
- Alanna Kennedy #14
- Clare Hunt #15
- Hayley Raso #16
- Kyah Simon #17
- Mackenzie Arnold #18
- Katrina Gorry #19
- Sam Kerr #20
- Ellie Carpenter #21
- Charlotte Grant #22
- Kyra Cooney-Cross #23
Canada Group Stage Schedule
Canada's Recent Performance
- In its last game on July 26, Canada claimed a 2-1 victory against Ireland, outshooting Ireland 16 to 13.
- Adriana Leon recorded one goal to lead Canada in the game.
- In two Women's World Cup matches for Canada, Leon has one goal (12th in the 2023 Women's World Cup).
- Sophie Schmidt has not scored, but does have one assist for Canada in Women's World Cup.
Canada's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Kailen Sheridan #1
- Allysha Chapman #2
- Kadeisha Buchanan #3
- Shelina Zadorsky #4
- Quinn #5
- Deanne Rose #6
- Julia Grosso #7
- Jayde Riviere #8
- Jordyn Huitema #9
- Ashley Lawrence #10
- Evelyne Viens #11
- Christine Sinclair #12
- Sophie Schmidt #13
- Vanessa Gilles #14
- Nichelle Prince #15
- Gabrielle Carle #16
- Jessie Fleming #17
- Sabrina D'Angelo #18
- Adriana Leon #19
- Cloe Lacasse #20
- Simi Awujo #21
- Lysianne Proulx #22
- Olivia Smith #23
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